Spanish footballer Jesús de Miguel dies in hospital after collision during football match

Jesús de Miguel was involved in a devastating collision with Jesús Owono of Andorra in the closing minutes of the game while he was chasing the ball with the score 2-2. | Photo Credit: X/@CDTOficial

The footballing world was plunged into grief after it was learnt that CD Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel succumbed to severe injuries after a collision during football match against Andorra. He was 30.

De Miguel was involved in a devastating collision with Jesús Owono of Andorra in the closing minutes of the game while he was chasing the ball with the score 2-2. The striker was rushed by ambulance to Nuestra Señora de Candelaria University Hospital, and the match was suspended in the 108th minute.

He remained in intensive care until his death on Tuesday morning.

The Madrid-born player grew up through the youth system of Leganés before making his senior debut for its reserve side. De Miguel made his professional debut two years ago and joined Tenerife last year.

“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, this Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., of Jesús de Miguel Alameda,” Tenerife said in a statement.

“There are no words of comfort; there is absolutely nothing that can alleviate this feeling overflowing with sadness. We stand alongside his devastated family, alongside his loved ones, alongside all of tinerfeñismo that today weeps for this cruel outcome.”

“The family of Jesús 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.”