Jesús de Miguel Alameda, a Spanish forward for CD Tenerife, died at the age of 30 after suffering a medical emergency during a Spanish Second Division match. The player received medical attention on the field and was taken to a hospital, where he remained under specialized care. His club later confirmed his death. Here is what we know about his passing.
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How did Jesús de Miguel Alameda die?
The incident occurred during a match between CD Tenerife and FC Andorra in Spain’s second division. It took place in the seventh minute of stoppage time, with both teams tied 2-2.
FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono came out of his penalty area to intercept a long ball that De Miguel was chasing. The two players collided while competing for possession, and the forward suffered a cardiac emergency. Owono was shown a straight red card for the challenge.
The match was suspended so medical personnel could attend to the player. De Miguel was subsequently taken to a hospital and admitted to the intensive care unit.
On Monday night, Tenerife announced that the player was stable, although his condition remained critical. However, on Tuesday morning, the club reported that his neurological condition had deteriorated. Hours later, the organization confirmed his death. Meanwhile, Spain’s National Police announced that an investigation into the incident had been opened, with the public prosecutor’s office also expected to take part in the proceedings.
The forward’s family thanked everyone for their expressions of support and asked that their privacy be respected during this difficult time. The club also expressed its condolences.
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Who was Jesús de Miguel Alameda?
Jesús de Miguel Alameda was born on September 21, 1996, in Madrid, Spain. Known in soccer as Demi, he played as a center forward and was left-footed. He stood approximately 6 feet 3 inches tall and built his career across several levels of Spanish soccer.
He began his soccer journey with CDE Lugo Fuenlabrada, where he spent his youth career. He later joined the youth system at CD Leganés and began playing for the Madrid club’s reserve team during the 2015-16 season.
In 2016, he returned to soccer in Fuenlabrada before joining Internacional de Madrid. During the 2017-18 campaign, he helped the team earn promotion to Second Division B, marking one of the first significant achievements of his career.
In 2018, he joined CF Fuenlabrada and later played for AD Unión Adarve and CDA Navalcarnero. With the latter club, he established himself as a prolific scorer and helped the team pursue promotion.
In 2021, he signed with Unionistas de Salamanca, where he earned more consistent playing time. During the 2021-22 season, he scored 12 goals and became one of the team’s key players. His performances also attracted interest from clubs competing in higher divisions.
In January 2023, he began a new chapter with CD Castellón. Over the three seasons he spent with the club, he scored 25 goals and helped the team earn promotion to Spain’s second division. During the 2023-24 campaign, he recorded 16 goals in league play, one of the best individual scoring records of his career.
In July 2025, he joined CD Tenerife, aiming to help the team return to Spain’s second tier. During that season, he scored 11 goals and was part of the squad that secured promotion to the second division.
History of Tenerife
Club Deportivo Tenerife was founded on August 8, 1922, in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in Spain’s Canary Islands. Its creation stemmed from an effort to establish an organization that would represent soccer on the island and compete in national competitions.
The club emerged as the successor to Tenerife Sporting Club, a team that had folded after facing financial difficulties. Under the presidency of Mario García Cames, the new organization began its sporting journey wearing blue and white.
During its early years, Tenerife competed in regional tournaments and worked to establish its sporting structure. In 1925, it opened its own soccer ground, an important milestone in the club’s development.
Over the following decades, the club made its way into Spain’s top divisions. One of its most successful periods came during the 1990s, when it competed in La Liga and qualified for European tournaments.
Among its most memorable achievements was reaching the semifinals of the UEFA Cup during the 1996-97 season. In that campaign, Tenerife eliminated several prominent European teams before being knocked out by Schalke 04.
The Heliodoro Rodríguez López Stadium, located in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, serves as the club’s home ground and remains one of its most recognizable symbols. Throughout its history, the team has moved between Spain’s first and second divisions, as well as competing in lower tiers of Spanish soccer.
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