Former Sheffield United Star George Baldock has been found dead in a swimming pool in Greece where he plied his trade.
The 31-year-old Panathinaikos defender’s body was discovered in the communal pool, by the owner of the Villa where he stayed at Glyfada, Greece.
His wife (name undisclosed) had reportedly tried reaching him for several hours before she contacted the owner of the Villa, who found Baldock’s lifeless body in the pool after a long search.
It was later reported his body had been in the water for several hours before he was found.
The defender was due to be in Greece’s national team for their Nations League tie against England but he missed out due to an injury that saw him ruled out of games.
Who is George Baldock?
George Henry Ivor Baldock was born on March 9, 1993, and played as a professional footballer for FC Panathinaikos.
He was born in Buckingham, England, but also held Greek nationality due to his Greek ancestry. He decided to represent the Greek national team rather than England’s during his professional career.
Baldock started his football career at Milton Keynes Dons academy, a team his older brother also played for. He made his senior debut for the side in May 2010.
George Baldock career
The 31-year-old had what was somewhat an eccentric career that spanned 15 years and saw him play for seven different teams, although five of them were on loan spells.
He kickstarted his professional career with Milton Keynes Dons and spent eight years with them. His period with MK Dons saw him sent on loan spells to different teams, which included Northampton Town, Tamworth (twice), IBV, and Oxford United.
Following the end of his spell at Milton Keynes Dons, he moved to English side Sheffield United – a move that saw him enjoy a bit of stability in his career. He spent seven years with the team and played a key role as the team secured Premier League football on two different occasions.
His period at Sheffield United saw him earn the nickname ‘Furious George’ due to his aggressive and combative style of play. He enjoyed the best period of his career with the club, as he was a popular figure among the fans and his teammates.
Baldock moved to Panathinaikos following the end of his stint at Sheffield United.
International career
A Greek international, Baldock opted to play for Greece at the international level. He made his debut for the side back in 2022 when he was called up by coach Gus Poyet for the team’s UEFA Nations League fixtures.
George Baldock’s career stats
The Greek defender played for seven different teams throughout his career.
He played a total of 441 games across this period, also finding the back of the net 15 times.
He also featured for the Greek national team 12 times during his career.
George Baldock’s wife
Not much is known about George Baldock’s wife but the ex-Sheffield star’s wife was said to be the person who raised the alarm regarding his whereabouts.
The wife, who is reportedly staying back at Baldock’s house in England, alerted the owner of the Villa where Baldock stayed after not being able to reach him for hours.
