Panathinaikos and Greece defender George Baldock dies aged 31

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

Greece international George Baldock has died at the age of 31, the Greek Super League has announced.

Baldock, who played at full-back, joined Panathinaikos this summer after a seven-year spell at Sheffield United. He made his debut for the Greek giants in August and featured in Sunday’s 0-0 draw with Olympiacos.

But Baldock, who was capped once by Greece, was not included in the squad to face England on Thursday.

A statement from the Super League Greece on Monday evening 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.”

England international and former Sheffield United team-mate Harry Maguire posted “RIP” and a heartbreak emoji alongside an image of Baldock on Instagram.

Northampton, where Baldock had a loan spell in 2011, wrote on Twitter: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former loanee George Baldock at the tragically young age of 31.

“George made five appearances in 2011 before playing for Oxford United and Sheffield United. Sending our sincerest condolences to George’s family and friends.”

Baldock began his career at MK Dons, making his debut in 2009 and spending three years at the club before joining Oxford in 2012.

He had a loan spell at Northampton in League Two during the 2010-11 season, making five appearances.

Baldock joined Sheffield United in 2017 and went on to make 200 appearances for the Blades, helping them win promotion to the Premier League in 2019.

He left Bramall Lane at the end of last season after their relegation from the top flight and joined Panathinaikos in July.

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