Cambuur coach Johan Plat auctions Jesus de Miguel shirt for player’s family

Cambuur head coach Johan Plat is auctioning a shirt given to him by Jesus de Miguel, with the proceeds going to the late player’s family. De Miguel died last week and leaves behind his wife and their 16-month-old daughter.

Plat knew De Miguel from their time at Castellón, where the Dutch coach spent two years as an assistant to current NEC manager Dick Schreuder. Following the Spanish club’s third-tier championship in 2024, Plat received one of De Miguel’s shirts.

The Cambuur coach announced the auction around his side’s 5-2 defeat by PSV. “It is the least I can do for the family,” Plat told ESPN, as quoted by De Telegraaf. He said he wanted the shirt to raise at least €1,000 and hoped the eventual total would be considerably higher.

Plat also spoke about the personal impact of De Miguel’s death, admitting that he had struggled during an emotional week. He said the news had prompted him to remind his players to appreciate life because circumstances can change suddenly. Bidding remains open through Friday; at the time of De Telegraaf’s report, the highest offer stood at €203.