George Baldock: Former Sheffield United defender dies aged 31 | Football News

Former Sheffield United defender George Baldock has died on the age of 31,
Tremendous League Greece has introduced.

Greece worldwide Baldock signed for Panathinaikos this summer season after a seven-year spell at Bramall Lane, making his debut in August.

In response to studies in Greece, Baldock’s physique was discovered at his house within the Athens suburb of Glyfada.

The Greek membership posted a tribute on Instagram, writing: “We’re shocked, we’re shocked by the lack of our George. Panathinaikos’ household mourns his surprising loss. We stand with the household and kinfolk of George Baldock.”

Though Baldock, who featured in Panathinaikos’ 0-0 draw with Olympiacos on Sunday, was not named in Greece’s newest worldwide squad, there can be a interval of silence when the workforce meets England at Wembley Stadium on Thursday night to mark his sudden passing. Each units of gamers will put on black armbands.

A Tremendous League Greece assertion learn: “The whole Tremendous League soccer household expresses its deep sorrow for the premature lack of Panathinaikos and our nationwide workforce footballer, George Baldock, and extends its deepest condolences to his household and family members.”

A Greek Soccer Federation assertion learn: “With deep disappointment and ache, the Nationwide Workforce and the Hellenic Soccer Federation say goodbye to George Baldock. There aren’t any phrases to explain the human ache brought on by the information of the premature lack of one among our younger folks. The second requires silence. Condolences to his household. Condolences from his second household. Goodbye.”

England worldwide and former Sheffield United participant Harry Maguire posted “RIP” and a heartbreak emoji alongside a picture of Baldock on Instagram.

Northampton, the place Baldock had a mortgage spell in 2011, wrote on X: “We’re deeply saddened to be taught of the passing of former loanee George Baldock on the tragically younger age of 31.

“George made 5 appearances in 2011 earlier than enjoying for Oxford United and Sheffield United. Sending our sincerest condolences to George’s household and associates.”

Baldock was born in England and began his skilled profession at MK Dons, the place he spent eight years.

After a number of mortgage strikes to golf equipment together with Tamworth, Oxford United and Northampton, the defender made a everlasting transfer to Sheffield United in 2017.

He made greater than 200 appearances for the Blades – together with 83 outings within the Premier League, the place he scored two objectives and registered six assists – earlier than becoming a member of Greek aspect Panathinaikos this summer season.

Baldock, capped by the Greek nationwide aspect on 12 events, made 4 appearances this season throughout all competitions.

A press release from Hellenic Police in Athens, launched on Thursday, stated:

“The preliminary investigation is carried out by the Attica Safety Directorate. A forensic pathologist was known as to the scene and examined the physique with no proof of felony exercise.

“The police searched the home to find out if there have been any indicators of a housebreaking with a destructive outcome.

“As well as, a specialised workforce of the Prison Investigation Directorate of the police carried out a test on the home to be able to rule out the potential of felony exercise.”