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CD Tenerife announced the death of its forward Jesus de Miguel Alameda early on November 3. “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 in a statement. The 30-year-old passed away at 8:00 a.m. local time in Hospital Universitario de Nuestra Señora de Candelaria where he had been in intensive care. His family thanked supporters for messages of condolence while requesting privacy during this period, according to the club. The incident that led to his death occurred the previous evening in a league fixture against FC Andorra.
The collision took place seven minutes into stoppage time with the score at 2-2 in the match at Estadio Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez, Reuters reported. De Miguel, who had come on as a substitute in the 59th minute, went to challenge for a long ball when Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono rushed from his area and struck him in the chest with his knee. The referee issued Owono a straight red card for excessive force and abandoned the game shortly afterward as players from both sides showed visible distress. Medical personnel treated De Miguel on the pitch for more than five minutes before transferring him by ambulance. Reports from Spanish media indicated he suffered a cardiac arrest during the journey but was initially resuscitated.
De Miguel had joined Tenerife in summer 2025 on a three-year deal and contributed to the side’s promotion from the Primera Federacion to the second division last season, according to ESPN. The Madrid-born player, who turned 30 in September 2026, began his senior career with Leganes B in 2015 and went on to feature for eight other clubs including Lugo and Fuenlabrada, AP News figures show. He operated mainly in Spain’s second and third tiers throughout a career that spanned more than a decade. Known to fans as Demi, the striker left an impression through his work rate and key goals in promotion campaigns. His most recent move to the Canary Islands club marked a significant step in his professional path.
The Spanish Football Federation suspended all scheduled matches on November 3, including two Copa del Rey ties, in response to the tragedy, ESPN reported. Real Madrid, Barcelona and other clubs issued public tributes following the news, the Jerusalem Post said. The federation posted messages of support for De Miguel’s family and Tenerife on its social media channels. Both sets of players were left in tears as medical staff attended the stricken forward. The football community reacted with widespread shock to the sudden loss of a 30-year-old professional.
Tenerife had described De Miguel’s condition as stable but serious on the night of the match before reporting a neurological deterioration overnight. The club’s statement added that no words of comfort could ease the overwhelming sadness felt across the organisation and its supporters. Medical staff at the hospital worked extensively to stabilise the player after his arrival in intensive care. The incident has prompted renewed attention to on-pitch safety protocols across Spanish football. No additional updates on league scheduling adjustments were available immediately after the announcement.
