How Did Tenerife Striker Jesús de Miguel, 30, Die After a Collision in a Match?
Quick answer: Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel died on 3 November 2026, a day after a collision during a Segunda División match against Andorra. He was 30. Reuters reported that he suffered a cardiac arrest after colliding with goalkeeper Jesús Owono, was treated on the pitch, and was taken to hospital, where he later died.
Key facts
- Who: Jesús de Miguel, 30, a striker for CD Tenerife.
- Where: Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.
- When: The match was played on 2 November 2026. Tenerife announced his death on 3 November 2026.
- What happened: De Miguel collided with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono while challenging for the ball, suffered a cardiac arrest, and died the following day.
- Reported toll: 1 person died.
- Status: Police opened proceedings as a routine step, and the judicial authorities were reported to be carrying out an inquiry. No conclusion about responsibility had been reported at the time of publication.
What happened during the match
Reuters reported that Owono rushed out of his area to clear the ball and that de Miguel collided with him and fell motionless on the pitch. Players signalled for medical help, and medical staff treated de Miguel on the pitch for more than five minutes before he was taken to hospital by ambulance. The match was abandoned seven minutes into stoppage time, and Owono was shown a red card.
Tenerife announced the death the following day. In its announcement, the club said it was racked with pain at the loss of its player and offered its condolences to his family and friends. Tributes followed from across Spanish football, including Barcelona and Real Madrid, and UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said Spanish football was in mourning.
Investigation and response
Reuters reported that police had opened proceedings for a possible crime of involuntary manslaughter. The report said that, in Spain, a non-natural death is treated as suspicious until proven otherwise, and that a judicial inquiry was a routine step in such cases. The report did not state that any conclusion had been reached about responsibility, and the circumstances of the collision remained subject to that inquiry.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation postponed all of the matches scheduled for Tuesday, including Copa del Rey and Copa de la Reina fixtures, and cancelled the presentation of Spain's under-21 squad. UEFA said a minute's silence would be held before that week's European club competition matches. Reuters also reported that Owono had been subjected to online abuse after the incident and that Andorra owner Gerard Piqué had apologised.
Who was Jesús de Miguel?
De Miguel was born in Madrid in 1996. He joined Tenerife from Castellón ahead of the 2025-26 season and scored 11 goals in all competitions last season, according to Reuters. His death, a day after a league match, prompted the postponements and tributes described above, and the inquiry into the circumstances was continuing.
Frequently asked questions
How old was Jesús de Miguel and who did he play for?
He was 30 and played as a striker for CD Tenerife. He was born in Madrid in 1996 and joined Tenerife from Castellón ahead of the 2025-26 season.
What happened in the match against Andorra?
During the Segunda División match at the Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López on 2 November 2026, de Miguel collided with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono while challenging for the ball. He fell motionless, was treated on the pitch for more than five minutes, and was taken to hospital. The match was abandoned seven minutes into stoppage time.
What happened after he was taken to hospital?
He died on 3 November 2026, a day after the collision, after suffering a cardiac arrest. Tenerife announced his death that day.
Why did police open proceedings?
Reuters reported that police opened proceedings for a possible crime of involuntary manslaughter and that a judicial inquiry was a routine step where a death was non-natural. No conclusion about responsibility had been reported at the time of publication.
Which fixtures were affected?
The Royal Spanish Football Federation postponed all Tuesday matches, including Copa del Rey and Copa de la Reina fixtures, and cancelled the presentation of Spain's under-21 squad. UEFA said a minute's silence would be held before that week's European club competition matches.
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