Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel has died at the age of 30 after a collision with an opposing goalkeeper during a second-division match.
His club, Tenerife, confirmed his death on Tuesday, November 3, a day after the incident against FC Andorra.
De Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest following the collision. Medical teams treated him on the field before an ambulance took him to hospital.
Despite emergency treatment, his condition later worsened.
The tragedy has prompted messages of condolence from some of Spain’s biggest football clubs.
What Happened During the Tenerife vs. Andorra Match?
The incident occurred late in Monday’s match between Tenerife and FC Andorra.
The teams were tied 2-2 when Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono rushed out of his area to clear a long ball.
Owono collided with De Miguel near the middle of the pitch. His knee struck the Tenerife forward, who immediately collapsed.
Players from both teams called for medical assistance.
Medical staff treated De Miguel on the field for several minutes before taking him to hospital.
The referee showed Owono a red card, and officials abandoned the match.
Tenerife initially described De Miguel’s condition as serious but stable.
However, the club later reported that his neurological condition had deteriorated.
On Tuesday morning, Tenerife confirmed that the player had died.
The club expressed its grief and asked supporters to respect the family’s privacy.
Barcelona, Real Madrid and Spanish Football Mourn
The news prompted an immediate response across Spanish football.
Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid expressed their condolences to De Miguel’s family, teammates and supporters.
Former Barcelona defender Gerard Pique, who is the majority shareholder of FC Andorra, also shared a message of sympathy.
Andorra expressed its condolences to the player’s family and everyone connected with Tenerife.
Meanwhile, the Royal Spanish Football Federation postponed several matches scheduled for Tuesday.
The decision affected games in the Copa del Rey and Copa de la Reina.
De Miguel joined Tenerife from Castellon in 2025.
Born in Madrid, he began his football career in the youth system at Leganes. He later played for several Spanish clubs, including Unionistas de Salamanca and Castellon.
His death has left the Spanish football community mourning a player whose career ended in tragic circumstances.
