The former Sheffield United defender George Baldock has passed away at the age of 31, according to a statement from Super League Greece. His body was discovered on Wednesday in a swimming pool at his residence in Athens, as reported by police sources. The cause of his death remains undetermined.
Police attempted cardiopulmonary resuscitation on Baldock but were unable to revive him, and medical emergency units subsequently confirmed his death, according to a police official. Baldock, a Greece international, joined Panathinaikos this summer following a seven-year tenure at Bramall Lane, making his debut in August. The full-back, who was not included in the Greece squad to face England on Thursday, played in Sunday’s 0-0 draw against Olympiacos.
A statement from Super League Greece expressed deep sorrow for the premature loss of Panathinaikos and national team player George Baldock, and offered heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. Sheffield United Football Club also paid tribute to their 'extremely popular' former player, expressing shock and profound sadness at his passing. The club extended sincere condolences to Baldock's family and friends.
England international and former Sheffield United player Harry Maguire posted 'RIP' and a heartbreak emoji alongside an image of Baldock on Instagram. Northampton, where Baldock had a loan spell in 2011, also shared their condolences on X, noting their deep sadness at the passing of the former loanee at the tragically young age of 31.
