Spanish soccer player Jesus de Miguel dies of cardiac arrest after collapsing during match

NOVEMBER 3, 2026 12:04Updated: NOVEMBER 3, 2026 13:00Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel died on Tuesday at the age of 30, a day after suffering a cardiac arrest following a collision during a match, the Spanish second-tier club said."Racked with pain, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe that this is true, from CD Tenerife we communicate the tragic passing of Jesus de Miguel Alameda," the club said."There are no words of comfort; there is absolutely nothing that can alleviate this feeling overflowing with sadness."The match against FC Andorra was abandoned seven minutes into stoppage time after De Miguel collapsed following a collision with away goalkeeper Jesus Owono, who had rushed out of his area to clear a long ball and struck the striker in the chest with his knee.De Miguel lay motionless as players from both teams desperately signaled for medical assistance. Owono was shown a straight red card.Illustrative: Official match ball is seen ahead the LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27 match between CE Sabadell and CD Tenerife at Estadio Nova Creu Alta on October 25, 2026 in Sabadell, Spain. (credit: Pedro Salado/Getty Images)Medical staff treated the player on the pitch for more than five minutes before he was taken to hospital by ambulance.The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) postponed all matches scheduled for Tuesday, including fixtures in the Copa del Rey and Copa de la Reina.The governing body also called off the official presentation for Spain’s Under-21 international against Japan as a mark of respect and solidarity towards De Miguel’s family, teammates, and Tenerife supporters.Spanish soccer clubs mourn De Miguel's deathSoccer clubs across Spain, including Barcelona and Real Madrid, have led tributes following the news of the death."Our thoughts and support are with his family, friends and loved ones during these difficult times," Barcelona said in a statement.Real Madrid also expressed their condolences, stating: "Real Madrid wishes to express its condolences and affection to his family, his teammates, his club, and all his loved ones."De Miguel was born in Madrid in 1996 and joined Tenerife from Castellon ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, scoring 11 goals last season.Follow us on Google