Jesús de Miguel Dies at Age 30 Following Collision in Spanish Second Division Match
CD Teneriffa striker Jesús de Miguel died at age 30 on Tuesday, November 3, 2025, at the University Hospital Nuestra Señora de Candelaria after suffering severe head injuries during a league match against FC Andorra.
The collision occurred in the seventh minute of stoppage time on Monday behind the midfield line as de Miguel chased a counterattack and crashed into FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono. Owono received a red card for the heavy challenge, and the match was immediately abandoned.
Tragedy Unfolds on the Pitch and in the Hospital
Medical staff treated the injured forward on the turf before transporting him to the clinic. Spanish media reports noted that de Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest inside the ambulance on the way to the hospital and paramedics successfully revived him. He was breathing on his own, but was unconscious.
CD Teneriffa released a statement on Monday evening stating that de Miguel remained in a stable condition despite significant head and chest injuries. Over night, however, his condition deteriorated. The club announced his death at 8 a.m. on Tuesday morning, asking for the utmost respect for the privacy of his family during the difficult time.
The tragedy hit the player’s family directly. According to reports citing the magazine ¡HOLA!, de Miguel’s partner María and their daughter Carla were watching from the stands inside the Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López when the collision happened.
Spanish Football Suspends Matches After Tragic Death
The National Police homicide squad opened an investigation into the incident, placing the case under judicial oversight. The Associated Press reported that authorities are investigating potential negligent manslaughter.
The entire Spanish football community expressed shock over the loss. Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, and Atlético Madrid shared messages of condolence, while the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) postponed all men’s and women’s cup matches scheduled for that Tuesday. The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) announced a moment of silence ahead of all Champions League and Europa League fixtures that week.
Opponents FC Andorra shared a statement: With broken hearts and deeply shaken, we would like to express our deepest condolences to the family of Jesús de Miguel, all his companions and friends, and CD Teneriffa. Rest in peace.