Tenerife Forward Jesus de Miguel Dies Following On-Field Collision in Spanish Match

Tragic Incident in La Liga 2

The football community is mourning the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel, who passed away following an on-field collision during a Spanish second division match against Andorra.

According to reports from the match, the incident occurred during stoppage time at the end of the game at Tenerife’s Estadio Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez. De Miguel, a 30-year-old substitute, contested a ball near midfield where he was involved in a collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono. Following the incident, the referee issued a red card to the goalkeeper, and medical staff rushed onto the pitch to treat the player.

Match Abandonment and Hospitalization

The match was abandoned as distressed players looked on. Spanish media outlets reported that de Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest while being transported by ambulance to the Hospital Universitario de Nuestra Senora de Candelaria in Santa Cruz, where he was admitted to the intensive care unit.

Club Confirmation and Career Background

Tenerife released an official statement confirming the tragic news, expressing profound grief and offering condolences to the player's family and loved ones.

• Club Statement: Tenerife stated they were heartbroken and requested privacy for the grieving family during this difficult time.
• Career Summary: Born in Madrid, de Miguel began his senior career journey with Leganes B in 2015 and later played for multiple Spanish clubs. He notably scored 16 goals to help Castellon achieve promotion before joining Tenerife on a three-year contract in 2025.

Practical Implications and Verification

Fans and observers seeking further official updates or wishing to verify details regarding memorial tributes and league responses can consult official announcements directly from:

• Real Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF)
• Club Deportivo Tenerife official communication channels