Spanish Footballer Jesus de Miguel Dies at 30, A Day After Suffering Cardiac Arrest Following On-Field Collision

Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel, 30, died on Tuesday, November 3, a day after suffering a cardiac arrest following a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a Spanish second-division match.

CD Tenerife confirmed the forward's death in a statement, saying he passed away at 8 am local time. The incident occurred during Monday's match between Tenerife and FC Andorra at the Estadio Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez, which was abandoned with the score at 2-2.

Goalkeeper's Knee Strikes Forward During Collision

The incident took place in the closing stages of the match when De Miguel was chasing a long ball in an attempt to create a late scoring opportunity.

FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono rushed out of his penalty area to intercept the ball but struck the Tenerife forward in the chest with his knee. De Miguel initially rolled on the ground before becoming motionless.

Medical personnel immediately rushed onto the pitch and administered emergency treatment for more than five minutes. The striker suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest but was resuscitated, with medical staff managing to restore his pulse before he was taken to hospital.

Owono was shown a straight red card following the collision. The referee subsequently abandoned the match seven minutes into stoppage time to allow medical teams to attend to De Miguel.

Condition Deteriorated Overnight

De Miguel was admitted to the intensive care unit at the University Hospital of Nuestra Señora de Candelaria in Santa Cruz. CD Tenerife initially described his condition as stable despite the seriousness of the incident.

However, his neurological condition deteriorated overnight. The club confirmed his death on Tuesday morning.

In an emotional statement, Tenerife expressed grief over the loss of the forward and offered condolences to his family, friends, teammates and supporters.

FC Andorra also issued a condolence message, expressing solidarity with De Miguel's family and the Tenerife football community.

De Miguel Helped Tenerife Secure Promotion

De Miguel joined CD Tenerife in 2025 and scored 11 goals in 30 appearances, helping the club secure promotion from Spain's third division as champions.

He began his senior career with Leganes B in 2015 and went on to represent several Spanish clubs, including Internacional de Madrid and CD Castellon. He also played an important role in promotion campaigns during his career.

The Spanish Footballers Association (AFE) expressed deep sorrow over his death, remembering his commitment to the football community and his work defending fellow players' rights.

De Miguel's family thanked supporters for their messages and requested privacy as they mourned his death.