FC Barcelona has expressed its “deep regret” following the death of CD Tenerife Spanish striker, Jesus De Miguel.
De Miguel died after an on-pitch collision with the goalkeeper of the opponents during a match. The announcement of his death was made on Tuesday 3 November, 2026 by Tenerife.
Taking to X, Barcelona described the news of the passing of De Miguel as “tragic”; and expressed its condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of the striker.
In its tribute, Barcelona wrote: “From FC Barcelona, we deeply regret the tragic news of the passing of Jesús de Miguel, CD Tenerife player.
“Our thoughts and support are with his family, friends and loved ones during these difficult times.”
Jesus De Miguel
Jesus De Miguel was born on 21 September, 1996 in Madrid, Spain, and died at the age of thirty (30), on Tuesday 3 November, 2026.
He spent a large part of his career in the third-tier Segunda División B and Primera Federación, netting forty-eight (48) goals in 149 appearances.
He won promotion from the division in 2024 with Castellon, and moved to CD Tenerife in 2025.
After a concussion during a match with goalkeeper, Jesus Owono, of FC Andorra, De Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest. The striker was actually resuscitated in Hospital in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, but, sadly, died the following day.
Owono was sent off following the collision, and the Police have launched proceedings for possible involuntary manslaughter.
