More than €213,000 has been raised through a crowdfunding initiative to support the family of Jesús de Miguel following the player’s death at age 30.
The funds arrived via a campaign organized by Hércules striker Fran Sol, who serves as a board member for the Spanish Footballers’ Association (AFE). The family of Jesús de Miguel Alameda released a statement through the AFE to confirm the receipt of these donations and express their gratitude to the football community.
“The family of Jesús de Miguel Alameda, through the Spanish Footballers’ Association (AFE), wants to share with all of you that we have already received the donations from the crowdfunding organized by footballer Fran Sol,” the family said in a written communication distributed by the union.
“We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the displays of affection and solidarity we have received. It has moved us greatly to see the number of people who have committed to this initiative,” the statement continued.
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Club presidents, players, and officials across Spanish football contributed heavily to the fundraising effort. While the crowdfunding remains open, several high-profile individuals have already made substantial donations to the cause.
| Contributor | Role/Affiliation | Amount Donated |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Septien | President of Cádiz CF | €15,000 |
| Luhay Hamido | Ceuta official | €3,500 |
| Pedro Porro | Tottenham Hotspur / Spain | €3,500 |
| Álex Remino | Real Sociedad | €3,000 |
| Marc Bartra | Real Betis | €3,000 |
| Borja Iglesias | Celta Vigo / Spain | €2,500 |
Beyond the digital crowdfunding campaign, several Spanish clubs have launched independent initiatives to provide financial support to the de Miguel family. These efforts include matchday tributes and direct revenue allocation.
During the most recent matchday in La Liga and Segunda División, clubs observed minutes of silence and held tributes featuring images from the player’s career. In a specific match held at the Martínez Valero stadium, Elche and Real Betis organized a solidarity auction of the starting eleven players’ match-worn jerseys to raise additional funds.
Future matchday revenues have also been pledged to the family. Burgos CF announced that it will donate the entirety of the gate receipts from its upcoming fixture against Tenerife at El Plantío in March 2027.
Similarly, Almería has committed the total revenue from its scheduled match against the Tenerife side in the 34th round of the Segunda División to the same purpose, noting that the player’s family has been invited to attend the match if they choose.
Earlier coverage: Jesús de Miguel Family Thanks Football Community as Crowdfunding Reaches €200,000
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