Spanish second-division club Tenerife announced on Tuesday that striker Jesus de Miguel had died from injuries sustained in a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a league match. He was 30.
The incident occurred towards the end of the match when Owono, an international goalkeeper for Equatorial Guinea, rushed out of his goal and fouled De Miguel near the middle of the pitch. The match was subsequently abandoned following the incident.
Tenerife confirmed the striker's death in a statement, saying he passed away at 8 am on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
“We announce the tragic passing, this Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 8:00 am, of Jesus de Miguel Alameda,” the club said.
“No words can ease the pain, nothing can lessen this great feeling of sadness. Our thoughts are with the family, his close friends and Tenerife fans, who today are grieving over this terrible news.”
De Miguel suffered cardiac arrest on way to hospital
According to Spanish media reports, De Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest while being taken to hospital in an ambulance after the collision. Medical personnel reportedly managed to resuscitate him, but he later succumbed to his injuries.
The incident took place late in the match against FC Andorra, with Owono rushing off his line before colliding with the Tenerife forward. The game was abandoned following the incident.