The Spanish club confirmed his death on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, saying he died at 8:00 a.m. local time after being taken to hospital following the incident.

De Miguel was injured late in Monday’s match between CD Tenerife and FC Andorra at the Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López in Tenerife.

The striker collided with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono while chasing a loose ball. He collapsed shortly after the impact and received emergency medical attention on the pitch before being taken by ambulance to the Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria.

According to reports, De Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest during the incident. He was initially described by Tenerife as being in intensive care and stable despite the seriousness of his condition. The club later reported a deterioration in his neurological condition before announcing his death.

The match, which was level at 2-2, was abandoned in the 108th minute to allow medical personnel to attend to the injured player. Owono was shown a straight red card following the collision.

In its statement, Tenerife expressed grief over the striker’s death and extended its condolences to his family, friends and the club’s supporters.

FC Andorra also expressed sympathy, while other Spanish football clubs and the Spanish football community paid tribute to the player.

De Miguel, who was born in Madrid, began his professional career with Leganés B in 2015 and went on to play for several clubs in Spain’s lower divisions. He joined Tenerife in 2025 and helped the club secure promotion to the second division.

His death has prompted an outpouring of condolences from across Spanish football.