Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel has died in hospital a day after suffering a cardiac arrest during a match. The 30-year-old collapsed following a clash with visiting goalkeeper Jesus Owono, who had charged out of his penalty box to clear a long ball, catching the forward in the chest with his knee. Owono was shown a straight red card for the foul.
Medical response and match abandonment
Pitchside medical staff treated the player for over five minutes before he was transferred to hospital by ambulance, and the match was abandoned.
Club statement and tributes
A statement from the second-tier Spanish side on Tuesday morning read: “Heartbroken, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe this is true, we at CD Tenerife announce the tragic passing of Jesus de Miguel Alameda.
“There are no words of comfort. There is absolutely nothing that can ease this overwhelming sense of sadness.
“We stand with his devastated family, with his loved ones, and with the entire Tenerife footballing community, who today mourn this cruel turn of events.
“The family of Jesus de Miguel would like to thank everyone for their expressions of support and, from the bottom of their hearts, ask that their privacy be respected at this terrible time.”
Career background
De Miguel made his debut in 2015 at Leganes B and joined Tenerife last year.
