Spanish footballer Jesús de Miguel has died at the age of 30 after suffering a serious injury during a Segunda División match between CD Tenerife and FC Andorra.
Tenerife confirmed his death on Tuesday, November 3.
The striker was left collapsed on the pitch after a collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono late in the game. He was taken to hospital for emergency treatment.
“We are deeply saddened by the death of Jesús de Miguel. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, teammates and fans,” Tenerife said in a statement.
Final moments
The incident took place near the end of the match, which finished in a 2-2 draw.
After a long ball was sent into the middle of the pitch, Owono rushed out of his goal to contest it in the air. De Miguel went down, and players from both sides immediately called for medical help.
Medical staff entered the pitch to treat him before he was transported to hospital.
Owono was shown a straight red card for the challenge, and play was stopped following the incident. The match ended 2-2.
Condition worsened in hospital
After being admitted to the intensive care unit at Nuestra Señora de Candelaria University Hospital, De Miguel was initially described as being in a “serious but stable” condition.
The club later said his neurological condition had deteriorated.
On Tuesday morning, Tenerife confirmed that he had died at 8am local time.
News of his death prompted widespread grief across Spanish football.
FC Andorra issued a statement offering condolences to De Miguel’s family, teammates and friends, as well as everyone associated with Tenerife.
Gerard Piqué, the former Barcelona defender and majority shareholder of FC Andorra, also paid tribute.
Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético Madrid and other Spanish clubs expressed their support and sent condolences to his family.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation also conveyed its condolences and said it was saddened by the news. Several fixtures have been postponed, and tributes will be held across the football world.
Career
Born in Madrid, De Miguel began his professional career with Leganes B in 2015.
He represented several Spanish clubs before joining CD Tenerife in 2025.
The forward became part of Tenerife’s squad ahead of the 2025/26 season and contributed to the club’s campaign in the second division.
His sudden death has stunned Spanish football, with tributes paid to his teammates, his club and the wider football community.