Reports from Greek media indicate that former Sheffield United defender George Baldock has been found dead at his home in Glyfada, Greece, at the age of 31.
The former Greece international was discovered in his swimming pool, but no further details surrounding the circumstances of his death have been released.
Baldock had moved to Panathinaikos in the Greek Super League in the summer of 2024 after a successful seven-year tenure at Sheffield United, where he was instrumental in the club’s promotion to both the Championship and the Premier League.
The Greek Super League issued a statement expressing deep sorrow over his passing and extended condolences to his family and loved ones.
“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.”
Σύσσωμη η ποδοσφαιρική οικογένεια της Super League εκφράζει τη βαθιά οδύνη της για την αδόκητη απώλεια του ποδοσφαιριστή του Παναθηναϊκού και της Εθνικής μας Ομάδας, Τζορτζ Μπάλντοκ και απευθύνει θερμά συλλυπητήρια στην οικογένεια και τους οικείους του.#slgr pic.twitter.com/ToE2kBMpZH
— Super League Greece (@Super_League_GR) October 9, 2024
Beginning his senior career with MK Dons, Baldock joined Sheffield in 2017. He was quickly drawn to the fans during his time at Bramall Lane, making 219 appearances, scoring six goals, and providing 16 assists.
Notably, he played a significant role in the Blades’ remarkable ninth-place finish in the Premier League during the 2020 season.
Sheffield United paid tribute to Baldock on social media, stating that: “The club is shocked and extremely saddened to learn of the passing of former player, George Baldock.” The tribute emphasized his popularity among fans, staff, and teammates during his time at the club.
Sheffield United Football Club is shocked and extremely saddened to learn of the passing of former player, George Baldock.
The defender left the club in the summer after seven years at Bramall Lane and was extremely popular with supporters, staff and team-mates who pulled on a… pic.twitter.com/OlDsn0lFpB
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) October 9, 2024
A 12-time international for Greece, Baldock had made four appearances for Panathinaikos this season but was not selected for the national team’s Nations League match against England scheduled for Thursday at Wembley.
