Spanish footballer Jesús de Miguel Alameda has died at the age of 30 after suffering a cardiac arrest following an on-field collision during a Spanish second-division match, his club, CD Tenerife, has confirmed.
The striker died on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, a day after the incident occurred during Tenerife’s match against FC Andorra at the Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López in Spain. Reuters
How the Incident Happened
The incident occurred in the closing minutes of Monday’s encounter, which was tied at 2–2 when De Miguel collided with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono while competing for the ball.
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Owono had rushed out of his area to clear a long ball when his knee appeared to strike De Miguel in the chest. The Tenerife forward collapsed on the pitch, prompting players from both teams to urgently call for medical assistance.
Medical personnel treated the player on the field for several minutes before he was taken to hospital by ambulance.
The match was subsequently abandoned during stoppage time following the incident. Owono was shown a straight red card by the referee.
CD Tenerife Confirms Player’s Death
CD Tenerife announced the footballer’s death in an emotional statement on Tuesday, expressing profound sadness over the loss of the player.
“Racked with pain, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe that this is true, from CD Tenerife we communicate the tragic passing of Jesús de Miguel Alameda,” the club said.
The Spanish club also expressed solidarity with the player’s family, friends, teammates and supporters as they mourn his death.
The family thanked members of the public for their messages of support and requested privacy during the difficult period.
Football World Pays Tribute
News of De Miguel’s death has prompted condolences from football clubs and organisations across Spain.
FC Barcelona and Real Madrid were among the clubs that expressed sympathy for his family, teammates and CD Tenerife.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation also postponed matches scheduled for Tuesday, including fixtures in the Copa del Rey and Copa de la Reina, as a mark of respect following the tragedy.
De Miguel’s Football Career
Born in Madrid in 1996, De Miguel began his football journey with Leganés B before representing several clubs in Spain.
He joined CD Tenerife from Castellón ahead of the 2025–26 campaign. He had previously helped Castellón secure promotion to Spain’s second division, scoring 16 goals during the 2023–24 season.
His death has left his club and the wider Spanish football community mourning the loss of a player whose career was cut short by the tragic incident.
