George Baldock, a soccer player for Panathinaikos and the Greek national team, was found dead Wednesday at 31 years old.
Baldock was reportedly discovered unresponsive in the swimming pool at his home in the suburbs of Athens.
No other details regarding the circumstances or the cause of his death were made available, according to state news agency ANA. An investigation is ongoing.
Baldock’s wife had reportedly been trying to get in touch with him but received no response before the owner of the residence found him in the pool, according to Greek outlet Sport24. An emergency services doctor pronounced him dead at the scene.
SDNA, another Greek outlet, reported an unspecified bottle of alcohol was found next to the pool.
Born in England, Baldock began his professional career in the U.K., including a seven-year stint with Sheffield United. After the club was relegated, Baldock, who was eligible to play for Greece through his grandfather, signed with Athens-based Panathinaikos in May. Earlier this season he made his Europa League debut.
A defender, Baldock had also played 12 games with the Greek national team.
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