CD Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel dies after collision in Spain
The 30-year-old died on Tuesday morning after a head and chest injury sustained during a match against Andorra on Monday.
By Harper Collins ·
CD Tenerife announced on Tuesday that 30-year-old striker Jesus de Miguel Alameda has died. The club confirmed the news at 8:00 a.m. local time, which corresponds to 7:00 a.m. UK time.
De Miguel was playing in a Spanish second-tier match against Andorra on Monday when an incident occurred. The Andorra goalkeeper, Jesus Owono, left his goal to challenge for the ball in the center circle. The collision resulted in Owono being shown a red card, marking the third such card of the game. The match was suspended immediately after the contact.
Medical staff transported De Miguel to a hospital with injuries to his head and chest. Late on Monday night, the club reported that the player was admitted and described his condition as stable despite its severity. In the early hours of Tuesday, the club updated its statement to say his condition had worsened neurologically.
In a statement released on Tuesday, CD Tenerife described itself as heartbroken and unable to believe the news. The club stated there are no words of comfort and expressed solidarity with the player's family and the local footballing community. The family asked the public to respect their privacy during this time.
De Miguel joined CD Tenerife last year. Andorra also released a statement on social media X, sending condolences to the family, teammates, and friends of the late striker. The Spanish soccer federation postponed two Copa del Rey matches and one Copa de la Reina match scheduled for Tuesday.
The death follows a standard protocol for head injuries in professional football, where players are monitored closely for neurological changes in the hours following an impact.
