Spanish police have opened an investigation following the death of CD Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who passed away on November 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. after suffering a cardiac arrest triggered by an on-field collision during a match against Andorra.
The incident occurred when de Miguel collided with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during the game at Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez Stadium in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. The impact caused the 26-year-old Spanish forward to go into cardiac arrest, according to a statement released by CD Tenerife.
Fans gathered at the stadium on November 3 to lay flowers and pay tribute to de Miguel, creating a makeshift memorial in his memory. The club confirmed the player's death in an official statement, expressing deep sorrow over the loss.
Authorities are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision. The match was part of the Spanish Segunda División schedule. De Miguel had been with CD Tenerife since 2024 and previously played for clubs including Real Valladolid and CF Fuenlabrada.
