Breaking: Ex-Premier League star and brother of key Brighton man dies, aged 31
Former Sheffield United defender George Baldock –
the brother of former Brighton player Sam Baldock – has died at the age of 31.
Greece international Baldock signed for Panathinaikos
this summer after a seven-year spell at Bramall Lane. The full-back,
who was not named in the Greece squad to face England tonight,
featured in Sunday’s 0-0 draw with Olympiacos.
Baldock also played at MK Dons with older brother Sam, who is currently a pathway development coach at Premier League side Brighton.
Baldock’s death was confirmed on Wednesday night and a family statement read:
“We can confirm that George has sadly passed away.
As a family we are in shock at this terrible loss.
We ask please that the media respect our privacy at this time.”
A Brighton statement said: “We are shocked to learn of the passing of George Baldock at the age of 31.
Our love and condolences are with George’s brother and our colleague
Sam, and his family and friends at this time.”
Baldock’s other brother James Baldock is a club doctor at Oxford,
who said in a statement: “Oxford United Football Club is deeply
saddened to learn of the passing of former player, George Baldock, aged 31.
The Blades paid tribute to their “extremely popular” former player,
who was reportedly found dead at his home in Athens.
“[George] 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.”
A lengthy spell at MK Dons included numerous loan spells away,
with two stints at Oxford before he signed for Sheffield United in 2017.
Two years later, Baldock was a key figure as Chris Wilder’s team secured
promotion to the Premier League where they initially took the top-
flight by storm before they suffered relegation in 2021.
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