Jesús de Miguel dies after on-pitch collision in Spain

Summary

Jesús de Miguel Alameda died in hospital on 3 November, a day after a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono
Owono was sent off with a straight red card and the match was abandoned
Spain's National Police have opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter, though charges are considered unlikely
UEFA ordered a minute's silence and tributes have come in from across European football
De Miguel leaves behind a partner and a one-year-old daughter

CD Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel Alameda, 30, died on Tuesday after suffering cardiac arrest in a collision with a goalkeeper during a Segunda División match. Police are investigating.

Jesús de Miguel Alameda, a 30-year-old forward for CD Tenerife, has died after suffering cardiac arrest in a violent collision during a Spanish second-tier match. The club confirmed his death on Tuesday morning, a day after the incident, saying his neurological condition had deteriorated overnight.

The collision happened in stoppage time of Monday’s Segunda División match between Tenerife and FC Andorra, near the halfway line. FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono had rushed far out of his goal area to clear a long ball and struck De Miguel in the chest at speed. Owono was shown a straight red card and the match was abandoned.

De Miguel was treated on the pitch before being taken to hospital, where his condition was initially described by CD Tenerife as stable but serious. He died at around 8:00 local time on Tuesday, according to the club.

Investigation opened

Spain’s National Police have opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter over the incident, according to Yahoo Sports and NBC News. Prosecutors have indicated, however, that criminal charges against Owono are considered unlikely given the nature of the challenge during live play.

Spain’s football federation, the RFEF, suspended all matches scheduled for Tuesday as a mark of respect. UEFA ordered a minute’s silence across its competitions following the announcement of De Miguel’s death.

“We are heartbroken by the death of Jesus de Miguel Alameda.” — Aleksander Čeferin, UEFA President

Tributes from across football

CD Tenerife said in a statement that “there is absolutely nothing that can ease this overwhelming sorrow,” while FC Andorra said it wanted to send “our most sincere condolences to the family of Jesus de Miguel.” Tributes also came from Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur, according to reports from Sky Sports and CNN.

De Miguel had joined Tenerife in July 2025 from CD Castellón, after previously playing for Unionistas de Salamanca. He scored 11 goals in 29 appearances for the club this season. He leaves behind a partner and a one-year-old daughter, Danish outlet Se og Hør reported.

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