Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel died on Monday after a collision on the pitch during a match. He was 30 years old.
In the final seconds of Tenerife’s game against Andorra, de Miguel collided wildly with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono around midfield.
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Owono immediately received a red card and began to leave the field. De Miguel first lay on the grass with his head and knees before turning onto his back. He then became immobilized, resulting in an opposing player immediately calling the sideline for help. Realizing the seriousness of the situation, Owono stopped walking off the pitch and turned back to check on de Miguel. Owono is facing a penalty for the collision.
In addition, Spanish police have reportedly launched an investigation into the situation, looking at a possible charge of involuntary manslaughter, according to ABC News.
The match did not continue after the incident. A 2:2 draw was recorded when the game was stopped. De Miguel was transferred to hospital and was initially considered “stable despite the severity of his condition”, Tenerife said in a post-match statement. But by the end of the day, the team said de Miguel’s condition had “deteriorated neurologically”.
On Tuesday morning, Tenerife announced the death of de Miguel. The team’s statement, translated from Spanish to English, reads:
In pain, with a lump in our throat and unable to believe that this is true, we announce the tragic departure of Jesús de Miguel Alameda from CD Tenerife this Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 8:00 am.
No words of comfort; there is nothing that can ease this feeling of overwhelming sadness. We stand with his devastated family, loved ones, and all tinerfeñismos who are crying today over this cruel result.
The family of Jesús de Miguel is grateful for every expression of support during this terrible time, asking for the utmost respect for their privacy.
Following the news, Andorra also released a statement sending its “heartfelt condolences” to de Miguel’s family.
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Both Real Madrid and FC Barcelona have released statements expressing their condolences and support for de Miguel’s family. De Miguel was born in Madrid.
Lionel Messi also paid tribute to de Miguel on his Instagram page.
Following De Miguel’s death, the Royal Spanish Football Federation announced on Tuesday that all matches would be suspended.
De Miguel started his senior career in 2015 and played for eight different teams. He joined Tenerife on a three-year deal in 2025 and scored 11 goals in 34 appearances for the club.