Tragedy has struck Spanish football following the death of Jesús de Miguel, a forward for CD Tenerife, after a serious on-field collision during a match with FC Andorra. The incident occurred on Monday, November 2, when the 30-year-old player sustained a grave injury after colliding with goalkeeper Jesús Owono in the closing moments of the game.
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During the match, which was taking place in Tenerife and where the home team was leading 2-0, de Miguel attempted to gain possession of the ball when Owono came rushing towards him. The violent impact left de Miguel on the ground, prompting his teammates and officials to urgently call for medical assistance. Following the collision, Owono received a red card due to his involvement in the incident, and the match was subsequently halted.
Emergency medical personnel swiftly attended to de Miguel on the field before transporting him to the Nuestra Señora de Candelaria University Hospital in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Reports indicate that he suffered a cardiac arrest while en route, necessitating immediate resuscitation efforts during the ambulance journey. Initially, cd Tenerife informed the public that his condition was stable but serious. However, by the early hours of Tuesday, November 3, the club announced that his situation had taken a turn for the worse, particularly regarding his neurological status.
At around 8 a.m. local time on Tuesday, CD Tenerife confirmed the heart-wrenching news of de Miguel’s passing. The club’s statement expressed profound sorrow, stating, “Broken with pain, with a lump in the throat and unable to believe this is true,” and voiced solidarity with de Miguel’s family and loved ones during this tragic time.
Tributes began pouring in from across the footballing community, with FC Andorra extending their “deepest condolences” to de Miguel’s family, friends, and teammates. Numerous clubs, including La Liga’s prominent teams like FC Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, and Real Betis, expressed their condolences and solidarity on social media platforms. Real Madrid also observed a moment of silence before their training session in honour of the late player.
De Miguel’s career spanned several clubs in Spain, beginning with Leganés and including stints at Internacional Madrid, Fuenlabrada, Unión Adarve, Navalcarnero, and Unionistas, before he joined Tenerife in 2025 from CD Castellón. The loss of de Miguel has resonated deeply within the football community, prompting many teams to hold moments of reflection.
In remembrance of de Miguel, Castellón and Leganés both announced the suspension of their training sessions, with gestures of respect towards his memory. The Royal Spanish Football Federation also declared that all scheduled matches for Tuesday would be postponed as a sign of respect and solidarity with de Miguel’s family and the wider football community.
At this sombre time, reports have indicated that de Miguel leaves behind his wife, María, and their young daughter, Carla, aged just 16 months. Family, friends, teammates, and fans alike are mourning the loss of a promising talent and cherished individual who brought passion to the sport.
As the shock of this tragedy settles in, the hope is for unity and support following the immense loss suffered by not just CD Tenerife, but the entire footballing world. The outpouring of grief illustrates the impact that de Miguel had both on and off the pitch, highlighting a life cut short too soon amidst the camaraderie and spirit of football.