The football world is in mourning following the sudden death of former Sheffield United defender George Baldock. The 31-year-old was found dead in the swimming pool of his home in Glyfada, southern Athens, Greece. Baldock had recently joined Greek club Panathinaikos, making four appearances after leaving Sheffield United earlier in 2024.
His family confirmed the tragic news in a statement, expressing their shock and grief. Both Panathinaikos and Sheffield United released statements honoring Baldock’s legacy, with Panathinaikos describing his loss as “untimely” and Sheffield United offering heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
Baldock, who played 12 times for the Greece national team, was deeply mourned by the Greek Football Federation, who expressed their profound sadness at the loss of a player who had become an integral part of their squad through his ancestral ties. Emergency services attempted to resuscitate Baldock at the scene, but sadly, he could not be revived.
The loss of Baldock has left a lasting impact on fans and teammates in both Greece and England.