Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel dies after on-pitch collision with opponent, Spanish police open investigation

Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel died Tuesday following an in-pitch collision during Monday's game, the team announced. He was 30.

In the closing seconds of Tenerife's game against Andorra, de Miguel was involved in a brutal collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono around midfield.

Owono was immediately handed a red card and began walking off the pitch. De Miguel initially laid with his head and knees on the grass before turning onto his back. He then became motionless, resulting in an opposing player immediately calling to the sideline for help. Once Owono realized the severity of the situation, he stopped walking off the field and turned back to check on de Miguel. Owono faces a suspension for the collision.

Additionally, Spanish police have reportedly opened an investigation into the situation looking at a possible involuntary manslaughter charge, per ABC News.

The match did not continue following the incident. The match was tied 2-2 at the time play was suspended. De Miguel was transferred to a hospital and was initially deemed " stable despite the severity of his condition ," Tenerife said in a statement after the game. Later in the day, however, the team said de Miguel's condition had "worsened neurologically."

On Tuesday morning, Tenerife announced de Miguel's death. The team's statement, which was translated from Spanish to English, read:

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, this Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., of Jesús de Miguel Alameda. There are no words of comfort; there is absolutely nothing that can alleviate this feeling overflowing with sadness. We stand alongside his devastated family, alongside his loved ones, alongside all of tinerfeñismo that today weeps for this cruel outcome. The family of Jesús de Miguel thanks each and every one of the expressions of support received, and likewise requests, from the heart, the utmost respect for their privacy in these terrible moments.

In the wake of the news, Andorra also released a statement sending their " most sincere condolences " to de Miguel's family.

Both Real Madrid and FC Barcelona issued statements expressing their condolences and extending support to de Miguel's family. De Miguel was born in Madrid.

Lionel Messi also paid tribute to de Miguel in a post on Instagram.

Following de Miguel's death, the Royal Spanish Football Federation announced all matches would be suspended Tuesday.

De Miguel began his senior career in 2015 and played for eight different teams. He joined Tenerife on a three-year deal in 2025 and had 11 goals in 34 appearances with the club.