Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel dies after on-field collision in Spain
Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel, 30, died Tuesday after suffering cardiac arrest during Monday's Segunda División match against FC Andorra. De Miguel collided with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono while challenging for a loose ball in midfield during the closing stages. The match was immediately suspended as medical staff attempted resuscitation on the pitch.
Spanish football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the death on X Tuesday morning, stating the player "could not overcome the serious consequences of the incident." LaLiga and Tenerife have not yet released official statements.
The incident marks the second on-field cardiac death in Spanish football this year, renewing concerns about player cardiac screening protocols. De Miguel joined Tenerife in 2023 after spells at lower-division clubs including Racing Ferrol and Cultural Leonesa.
Emergency services transported de Miguel to Hospital Universitario de Canarias where he was pronounced dead early Tuesday. An autopsy will determine the exact cause of the cardiac arrest. Tenerife's remaining fixtures are expected to be postponed while the club and league process the tragedy.