George Baldock tragically found dead in his house at age 31 with the cause of death still an unknown at this point.
George Baldock, former Sheffield United defender was found dead. He was 31.
His body was discovered in a swimming pool at his residence in Glyfada, southern Athens, on Wednesday, according to police sources. The cause of death is still unknown. According to a police official who spoke to the Reuters news agency, medical emergency units verified Baldock’s death after attempts at cardiopulmonary resuscitation failed.
After spending seven years at Bramall Lane, the Greece international joined for Panathinaikos in the summer and made his debut in August. The full-back participated in Sunday’s 0-0 Super League tie with Olympiakos despite not being included in the Nations League squad to play England on Thursday.
A statement from the Greece national team read: “With profound sadness and sorrow, the national team and the Greek Football Federation bid farewell to George Baldock. There are no words to describe the human pain caused by the news of the unexpected loss of one of our own, young, man. The moment forces silence. Condolences to his family. Condolences from his second family.”
Sheffield United paid tribute to their “extremely popular” former player. “Sheffield United Football Club is shocked and extremely saddened to learn of the passing of former player, George Baldock,” a club statement read. “The defender left the club in the summer after seven years at Bramall Lane and was extremely popular with supporters, staff and teammates who pulled on a red and white shirt alongside him. The sincere condolences of everyone associated with Sheffield United are extended to George’s family and friends.”
Harry Maguire, a former Sheffield United player, posted “RIP” and a heartbreak emoji alongside an image of Baldock on Instagram, while is former teammate Dean Henderson posted “RIP Blades legend” on X along with a picture of the pair.