Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel has tragically died after colliding with an opposing player during a Spanish second division football league match yesterday (02). He was 30 years old at the time of his death. The collision occurred towards the end of the match against FC Andorra, while the score was tied at 2-2.
As Miguel moved to strike the ball towards goal, FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono charged forward illegally in an attempt to make a save. His knee and head collided heavily with Miguel's chest, causing the forward to collapse on the pitch immediately.
Key Points
- Jesús de Miguel was 30 years old at the time of his death.
- The accident occurred when the FC Andorra goalkeeper's knee and head struck Miguel's chest.
- He died this morning (03) after being hospitalised with internal injuries.
- Several football matches scheduled for today have been postponed following his tragic demise.
Succumbs to internal chest injuries
Although medical personnel rushed him to hospital immediately after the incident, it is reported that he passed away this morning (03) due to severe internal damage to his chest.
Following the tragedy, numerous football players and sports clubs expressed their condolences. As a result, the Royal Spanish Football Federation has postponed all Copa del Rey and Copa de la Reina matches scheduled to take place today.
Jesús de Miguel's football career
Born in Madrid, Miguel began his football career in 2015 with Leganés. After representing eight different teams across Spain, he joined Castellón in 2023, scoring 16 goals and helping secure their promotion to the second division.
He later signed a three-year contract with Tenerife in 2025, scoring 11 goals in 29 appearances. Jesús de Miguel, who met with an untimely death, was a father of one, leaving behind a one-year-old daughter.
