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Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel has died after suffering serious head and chest injuries in a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a Spanish second-division match on Monday.
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De Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest following the collision but was resuscitated by medical personnel in an ambulance. However, his condition deteriorated on Tuesday morning before he passed away around 7 pm.
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The referee sent Owono off with a straight red card following the incident and subsequently abandoned the encounter with the score level at 2-2, while Tenerife, Andorra FC, Barcelona and La Liga paid tribute to the late striker.
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The Spanish football federation postponed Tuesday’s Copa del Rey and Copa de la Reina fixtures following De Miguel’s death. The 29-year-old joined Tenerife on a three-year contract in 2025, scoring 11 goals in 29 appearances, and is survived by his daughter, Carla de Miguel Fernandez.
November 03, (THEWILL) – Tenerife striker, Jesus de Miguel, has died after he suffered a serious injury in a collision during a Spanish second-division match.
He collided with FC Andorra goalkeeper, Jesus Owono, and suffered head and chest injuries in the encounter on Monday; Owono was sent off for the heavy collision.
De Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest following the collision but was resuscitated by medical personnel in the ambulance.
According to reports in Spain, De Miguel’s condition was described as ‘stable but serious’ on Monday before his health deteriorated on Tuesday morning, and he passed away around 7 pm.
The incident happened seven minutes into the stoppage time when Owono ran towards the centre circle to clear a long ball when his knee appeared to collide with De Miguel.
The referee showed Owono a straight red card before abandoning the match at 2-2.
Tenerife announced his death in a statement on Tuesday morning.
The statement read: “Racked with pain, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe that this is true, from CD Tenerife we communicate the tragic passing of Jesus de Miguel Alameda.
“There are no words of comfort; there is absolutely nothing that can alleviate this feeling overflowing with sadness.
“The family of Jesus de Miguel thanks each and every one of the expressions of support received, and likewise requests, from the heart, the utmost respect for their privacy in these terrible moments.”
Jesus Owono’s club, Andorra FC, also commiserated with De Miguel’s family and Tenerife in a statement on X.
The statement read: “With broken hearts and devastated, we want to send our most sincere condolences to the family of Jesus de Miguel, to all his teammates, friends, and to CD Tenerife. Rest in peace.”
La Liga and other La Liga clubs also took to social media to commiserate with De Miguel’s family and Tenerife.
La Liga wrote: “We wish to express our deep sadness over the tragic passing of Jesús de Miguel Alameda. We share in the grief of his family, his loved ones, and @CDTOficial during these very difficult times. All our affection and support. Rest in peace.”
Barcelona said: “From FC Barcelona, we are deeply saddened by the tragic news of the passing of Jesus de Miguel, CD Tenerife player. Our thoughts and support are with his family, friends and loved ones during these difficult times.”
The Spanish football federation announced following De Miguel’s death that Tuesday’s Spanish Cup fixtures had been postponed.
Two fixtures in the first round of the men’s Copa del Rey were due to be played, while Espanyol were set to take on AS Celtas in the women’s Copa del Reina competition.
De Miguel was born in Madrid, and he started his career at Leganés before going on to play for eight clubs in Spain.
He joined Tenerife on a three-year deal in 2025 and scored 11 goals in 29 appearances for the side.
De Miguel is survived by his daughter, Carla de Miguel Fernandez, who was born in 2025.
