Tenerife Striker Jesús de Miguel Dies at 30 Following On-Field Collision

Football World Mourns as Tenerife Striker Jesús de Miguel Dies at 30 Following On-Field Collision

Spanish football has been plunged into mourning following the tragic death of CD Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel, who passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, aged 30.

The forward died after suffering a serious injury during Tenerife's Segunda División encounter against FC Andorra on Monday night. Despite receiving emergency medical attention on the pitch and being transported to hospital by ambulance, he sadly could not recover.

CD Tenerife officially confirmed his passing in an emotional statement, expressing profound sadness and extending its condolences to his family, friends, teammates and everyone connected with the club.

What Happened During Tenerife vs FC Andorra?

The tragic incident occurred during the closing stages of Monday's match at the Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López.

De Miguel was involved in a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono, who had rushed out of his goal to challenge for the ball. The impact left the Tenerife forward seriously injured, prompting players from both teams to immediately call for medical assistance.

Medical personnel rushed onto the pitch to attend to the striker before he was transported to the Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria.

The match, which was level at 2-2, was subsequently abandoned in the 108th minute as emergency services continued their response. Owono was shown a red card following the incident.

CD Tenerife Confirm His Passing

On Tuesday morning, CD Tenerife announced that Jesús de Miguel had passed away at 8:00 a.m. local time.

The club expressed its heartbreak, acknowledging the devastating impact of the news on his family, teammates and supporters.

Tenerife also thanked everyone who had sent messages of support and condolences while asking the public to respect the family's privacy during this difficult period.

Tributes Pour In Across Football

Messages of condolence have continued to arrive from across the football community.

FC Andorra expressed its deepest sympathy to De Miguel's family and everyone associated with Tenerife. Barcelona, Real Madrid and other football organisations also shared messages of support following the heartbreaking announcement.

The tragedy has united clubs and supporters beyond sporting rivalries, with the football community coming together to remember the Tenerife forward.

Remembering Jesús de Miguel

Born in Madrid in 1996, De Miguel built his professional career through several Spanish clubs before joining CD Tenerife from Castellón in 2025.

He played an important role in Tenerife's campaign, helping the club secure promotion to Spain's second division. He also scored 11 goals during the previous season.

His death represents an enormous loss for Tenerife and everyone who followed his football journey.

Football is more than victories, trophies and rivalries. Moments like this remind us of the human lives behind the beautiful game.

Chag Sports extends its deepest condolences to the family of Jesús de Miguel, his teammates, CD Tenerife and the entire football community.

May his soul rest in peace. 🕊️

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