Greece Super League has confirmed the passing of former Sheffield United defender George Baldock at the age of 31.
Baldock signed for Panathinaikos this summer after seven years at Bramall Lane, making his debut in August. The full-back, who was not named in the Greece squad to face England on Thursday, featured in Sunday’s 0-0 draw with Olympiacos.
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According to reports in Greece, Baldock’s body was found at his home in the Athens suburb of Glyfada in a swimming pool.
A Super League Greece statement read: “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.”
A statement from Sheffield United read: “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 red and white shirt alongside him.
Baldock was born in England and started his professional career at MK Dons, where he spent eight years. After several loan moves to clubs including Tamworth, Oxford United and Northampton, the defender made a permanent move to Sheffield United in 2017.
He made more than 200 appearances for the Blades – including 83 outings in the Premier League, where he scored two goals and registered six assists – before joining Greek side Panathinaikos this summer.
The defender, capped by the Greek national side on 12 occasions, made four appearances this season across all competitions.
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