Spanish football is mourning the death of CD Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel at age 30. The forward died on Tuesday, November 3, after suffering a serious medical emergency during Tenerife’s match against FC Andorra.
The incident occurred late in Monday’s game at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López Stadium. With the score tied at 2-2, de Miguel chased a long ball near the halfway line.
FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono rushed out of his penalty area to clear the ball. He collided heavily with de Miguel, who immediately collapsed on the pitch.
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Below is the video of FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono hitting Jesús de Miguel:
Owono received a straight red card following the challenge. Players from both teams quickly called for medical assistance as de Miguel remained motionless. The referee abandoned the match in the 108th minute.
What happened to Jesus de Miguel after the collision?
Medical staff treated de Miguel on the pitch before taking him to hospital by ambulance. Reports stated that he suffered a cardiac arrest lasting around 20 minutes before medical personnel resuscitated him.
He was admitted to intensive care at Hospital Universitario de Nuestra Señora de Candelaria. Tenerife initially described his condition as stable despite the severity of the incident.
However, his neurological condition later deteriorated. The club confirmed his death at 8 a.m. local time on Tuesday.
Football journalist Fabrizio Romano shared the heartbreaking news on X.
“The striker has could not overcome the serious consequences of the incident suffered during the match against FC Andorra,” Romano wrote.
“A devastating loss for Tenerife and whole football world. Prayers and thoughtd go out to his family, friends, teammates, and everyone at CD Tenerife during this difficult time. Rest in peace. 🕊️”
Fans and football community mourn de Miguel
The incident sparked an emotional reaction across social media. Several fans expressed sympathy for de Miguel’s family while discussing the collision.
One supporter also highlighted the difficult position facing goalkeeper Owono after the incident. The goalkeeper’s actions and reaction have drawn attention following the tragedy.
HLTCO reacted, writing, “That’s absolutely awful news. I’ve just seen the tackle, (I wouldn’t advise it) it’s an absolute disgrace. RIP. 😢”
Another account named ‘Larry’ wrote, “That goalkeeper is going to be scarred for the rest of his life. A very reckless tackle and his reaction afterwards will not make the case easy for him.”
De Miguel leaves behind his wife and their 16-month-old daughter, who were reportedly watching from the stands, per Vincent The Therapist.
The striker had played an important role in Tenerife’s recent success. He scored 11 goals during the 2025-26 campaign and helped the club return to professional football.
Known as Demi, he worked his way through Spain’s lower divisions before reaching the professional level. His journey and contributions made him a popular figure among Tenerife supporters.
His death has left the club and Spanish football community grieving.
