Footballer Jesus de Miguel tragically dies as heartbreaking statement released

Tenerife have confirmed the tragic news that Jesus de Miguel has died aged 30 following a collision in a game on Monday night.

The harrowing incident occurred in the closing stages of their Spanish Segunda clash with Andorra when De Miguel ran onto a long ball up the pitch. Just as he looked to bring it down, he was taken out by the flying knee of goalkeeper Jesus Owono, who was sent off for the challenge.

The 30-year-old lay motionless on the pitch for a few seconds before the players soon realised the severity of the situation and demanded medical treatment, with the match subsequently abandoned.

De Miguel was rushed to hospital, where it was confirmed in the early hours that his neurological condition was worsening, with the Spanish side confirming his death hours later.

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Tenerife said: "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.

"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."

Reports in Spain claimed he had suffered a cardiac arrest but was resuscitated before being rushed to the University Hospital of Nuestra Senora de Candelariaand and placed on an intensive care unit.

Video footage in the aftermath captured Owono turning round to check on De Miguel while others could not watch the distressing scenes. Despite the concern, Tenerife had issued a positive statement on Monday, before revealing his chronological condition was worsening and then confirming his sad death.

Opponents on the day, Andorra, later issued a statement of their own to social media. That read: "With broken hearts and devastated, we want to send our most sincere condolences to the family of Jesús de Miguel, to all his teammates, friends, and to CD Tenerife."

Former Manchester United and Spain goalkeeper David de Gea, who now plays for Serie A club Fiorentina, also paid tribute. He posted an emoji of a broken heart and praying hands on social media.

De Miguel signed for Tenerife at the start of last season and helped them secure promotion to the Spanish second tier with 11 goals in 29 games.

He has only appeared as a substitute this season with just 81 minutes to his name from 11 fixtures. Monday was set to be his longest cameo after coming on in the 59th minute with his team 2-0 up.

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