George Baldock dead aged 31 as ex-Sheffield United star ‘found in swimming pool’

Former Premier League footballer George Baldock has reportedly been found dead in his swimming pool in Greece at the age of 31. The ex-Sheffield United defender, who joined Greek club Panathinaikos this summer, was discovered in a pool at his home, according to reports from Greece. Various outlets, including Sport24 and SDNA, have reported this tragic news.

 

Concerns arose when Baldock’s wife was unable to reach him after several hours without a reply. The Mirror reports that emergency services were alerted after Baldock was found in his swimming pool at his suburban residence, with a responding doctor confirming that he had sadly passed away.

 

The Daily Mail notes that images reviewed by the emergency team indicate Baldock may have died several hours before he was discovered. The exact cause of death will be determined through a post-mortem examination.

 

Baldock had joined Panathinaikos this summer following Sheffield United’s relegation from the Premier League last season. He spent seven years with the Blades from 2017 to 2024 and previously played for clubs including MK Dons, Northampton, and Oxford United.

 

Of Greek descent through his father, Baldock made his international debut for Greece in 2022, earning 12 caps for the national team. His reported death comes just before Greece’s Nations League match against England at Wembley on Thursday night, although Baldock was not part of the squad.

 

Tributes have poured in for Baldock, with Panathinaikos changing their profile picture on X and Instagram to honor him. England defender Harry Maguire, who also played for Sheffield United, paid tribute by posting a photo of Baldock on social media and writing “RIP” alongside a broken heart icon.

 

The Greek Super League issued a statement late on Wednesday evening, confirming Baldock’s death: “The entire Super League football family expresses its deep sorrow for the untimely loss of Panathinaikos and our national team footballer, George Baldock, and extends its deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.”

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