Jesus de Miguel: Profile of Tenerife striker who died after on-field collision

On Tuesday, Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel Alameda passed away following a cardiac arrest during a match. The 30-year-old collapsed on the field after colliding with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a Spanish second-division game on Monday. The accident took place in stoppage time when Owono ventured out of his penalty area to clear the ball and inadvertently struck De Miguel in the chest.

De Miguel received immediate medical attention on the pitch before being transported to the hospital; the match was subsequently halted, and Owono received a red card. Tenerife confirmed the striker's demise at around 8 am local time, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of a talented player and a beloved member of their community.

De Miguel's football journey began in Madrid and included stints at various clubs across Spain's lower divisions. He made 149 appearances in Spain's third-tier leagues, contributing 48 goals to his club's cause. His career peaked at CD Castellón, where he scored 25 goals across three seasons, leading his group and securing promotion to the Segunda División.

De Miguel's association with CD Tenerife began in May 2018 when he played for Internacional de Madrid in a promotion play-off against Espanyol's reserve side. The club's management expressed their grief over losing such a promising talent and a promising player who had become an integral part of the team's success.