Jesús de Miguel has died at age 30 after suffering a serious injury during CD Tenerife’s match against FC Andorra in Spain’s second division.
CD Tenerife confirmed in an official statement that the striker died at 8 a.m. local time on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, after being hospitalized following Monday’s match at the Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López.
The club said De Miguel’s family has asked for privacy while thanking supporters and the football community for their messages of support.
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Jesus De Miguel: What happened to Jesús de Miguel
Jesús de Miguel was involved in a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during the closing stages of the fixture on Monday, November 2.
The match was stopped after the incident and ultimately abandoned with the score tied 2-2, according to the official LaLiga match record.
De Miguel was taken to the Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, where he was initially reported to be in serious but stable condition.
His condition later deteriorated before the club announced his death the following morning.
The available official statements describe the incident as a serious on-field collision.
They do not announce any finding of intentional wrongdoing by Owono.
Jesús de Miguel’s football career
Jesús de Miguel, whose full name was Jesús de Miguel Alameda, was born in Madrid on September 21, 1996.
He developed through the Madrid-area football system and began his senior career with Leganés B in 2015.
Over the following years, he played for several Spanish clubs, including Navalcarnero, Unionistas and Castellón, before joining CD Tenerife in July 2025.
Tenerife signed him to a three-year agreement after he scored 16 goals for Castellón during the 2023-24 campaign.
The forward helped Tenerife return to Spain’s second tier after the club won its Primera Federación group during the 2025-26 season.
His arrival was viewed by the club as an important attacking addition for its return to professional football.
Tributes after the Tenerife striker’s death
CD Tenerife said the news had left the club, De Miguel’s teammates and the wider Tenerife community devastated.
Real Madrid also issued a statement offering condolences to De Miguel’s family, teammates and club.
The Spanish players’ union, AFE, said De Miguel’s death left a profound loss among the footballers and colleagues who knew him.
Supporters at Tenerife and across Spanish football have continued to share tributes following the announcement.
What happens to the abandoned match
The Tenerife-Andorra fixture was recorded by LaLiga as abandoned at 2-2 after the medical emergency.
Any decision about whether the remaining minutes will be played, or whether another sporting ruling will apply, must come from the relevant competition authorities.
As of Tuesday, November 3, the official match page listed the game as suspended and did not provide a new date for its conclusion.
De Miguel’s death has transformed what began as a league match into a moment of mourning for Tenerife and Spanish football.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Jesús de Miguel?
Jesús de Miguel Alameda was a Spanish professional footballer and striker for CD Tenerife.
How did Jesús de Miguel die?
He died after suffering a serious injury during a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono in a match on November 2, 2026.
How old was Jesús de Miguel?
He was 30 years old.
What happened to the Tenerife versus Andorra match?
The match was abandoned with the score tied 2-2 after the medical emergency involving De Miguel.
When did Jesús de Miguel join CD Tenerife?
He joined Tenerife in July 2025 on a three-year agreement after playing for Castellón.
Fact-Checked: Key temporal facts were checked against the official CD Tenerife death announcement, the Royal Spanish Football Federation statement and LaLiga’s match record. The death occurred at 8 a.m. local time on Tuesday, November 3, 2026; the match was played on Monday, November 2, 2026, rather than Monday night. ([rfef.es](https://rfef.es/es/noticias/comunicado-oficial-fallecimiento-de-jesus-de-miguel?utm_source=openai))
Disclaimer: Details about the medical cause of death and any competition ruling on the abandoned match may be updated by authorities or the club.