2023/24 Premier League footballer found dead at home aged 31



Former Sheffield United star George Baldock has died at the age of 31 after being found at his home in Greece.

According to police sources via The Guardian, his body was found on Wednesday in a swimming pool at his home in Glyfada in southern Athens, but the cause of death remains unknown.

Baldock’s wife reportedly tried to contact him for several hours without a response, before she got in touch with the owner of his villa in Glyfada, reports The Daily Mail.

The football world has been paying tribute to the Englishman upon hearing the devastating news with his former club Sheffield United leading the way.

The Championship club posted on social media: “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.

“The sincere condolences of everyone associated with Sheffield United are extended to George’s family and friends.”

George Baldock in action against Man City. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
 

George Baldock’s career

Baldock joined Panathinaikos in the summer after spending seven seasons with Sheffield United between 2017 and 2024. The defender played 218 times for the Blades, scoring six goals alongside 16 assists and was involved in successful promotion campaigns to the Premier League.

The 31-year-old played in England’s top-flight for three seasons with the last being the 2023/24 campaign before heading to Greece.

Despite being born in England, Baldock represented Greece and made his debut on 2 June 2022 in a 1–0 win over Northern Ireland.

The 31-year-old was not part of Greece’s most recent squad, which is due to play England in the Nations League at Wembley on Thursday, after suffering an injury which ruled him out of games in September.