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Football: Spanish player dies on after cardiac arrest on the pitch
Jesus de Miguel, a 30-year-old forward for Spanish second-division club Tenerife, has died after a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a match. The incident led to a cardiac arrest, according to Spanish media, and the match was abandoned; his death prompted condolences from clubs and football authorities across Spain.
The collision occurred late in the game, with the score 2-2, when Owono came out of goal to clear the ball and was sent off. De Miguel was resuscitated and taken to hospital, where his condition later worsened neurologically. The Spanish Football Federation postponed that day’s Copa del Rey and Copa de la Reina matches in a gesture of respect; De Miguel had joined Tenerife from Castellon in 2025.
In short
- Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel has died aged 30.
- He suffered a cardiac arrest after a collision during a 2-2 match.
- Spanish cup matches were postponed as clubs and officials paid tribute.
Explained simply
In football, a forward is a player whose main role is to help score goals. Tenerife and FC Andorra are Spanish clubs competing in the country’s second division, one level below the top-flight league.
A goalkeeper protects the goal and may leave the penalty area to clear the ball. Jesus de Miguel joined Tenerife from Castellon in 2025; Jesus Owono was playing in goal for FC Andorra. Matches can be stopped or abandoned after a serious injury, and football authorities may postpone other fixtures as a mark of respect.
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