Tenerife Forwards 30-Year-Old Striker to Toledo for Final Farewell

Club officials at Tenerife announced Wednesday that the body of striker Jesús de Miguel will be transported to Navahermosa in Toledo province at the family's request. Teammates and club executives will attend the service, which the organization describes as a final farewell.

De Miguel, 30, suffered a cardiac arrest Tuesday night during the extra time of a 2-2 draw against FC Andorra. He died in a hospital the following morning. The incident occurred when the Andorra goalkeeper rushed out of his area and collided with De Miguel as the Spanish forward advanced through the center of the pitch.

The left-footed player, who stands 6 feet 2 inches, was known for his ability to win aerial duels. He had joined Tenerife in the summer of 2025 after a difficult season in Spain's second division. At his new club, he scored six goals in his first five matches and finished the campaign with 11 total goals, helping the team secure promotion.

Born in Madrid in 1996, De Miguel began his career with the Leganés reserve team in 2015. He moved between various clubs in the lower divisions around the Spanish capital. His most productive year came in 2023 while playing for Castellón, where his 16 goals contributed to the club's ascent to the second tier.

Former teammate Fernando Román shared his grief on social media, describing De Miguel as humble and hardworking. Román recalled vacations taken together and time spent with their children, noting that De Miguel was more than a friend to him. "I did not consider you a friend. I considered you one of my family," Román wrote.

Tenerife president Felipe Miñambres stated that the club and its community would unite in mourning. He promised to pay the tribute De Miguel deserves and said the player would always remain in the hearts of the organization.