Spanish footballer Jesús de Miguel dies aged 30 after suffering cardiac arrest during match

Spanish football club CD Tenerife has announced the d+ath of its striker, Jesús de Miguel, aged 30, a day after he suffered a cardiac arrest following a collision during a league match.

De Miguel collapsed after colliding with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a Segunda División encounter between both teams.

The incident occurred seven minutes into stoppage time when Owono rushed out of his area to clear a long ball but accidentally struck the forward in the chest with his knee.

The match was subsequently abandoned as players from both sides immediately called for medical assistance.

Medical personnel attended to De Miguel on the pitch for more than five minutes before he was transported to a hospital by ambulance.

Despite efforts to save his life, the 30-year-old d+ed on Tuesday, prompting an outpouring of tributes from football clubs, players and officials across Spain.

Tenerife confirmed his passing in an emotional statement, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of the forward.

The Spanish Football Federation also postponed all matches scheduled for Tuesday as a mark of respect, while UEFA announced that a minute of silence would be observed before European fixtures this week.

Born in Madrid in 1996, De Miguel joined Tenerife from Castellón ahead of the 2025/26 season and scored 11 goals last season.