George Baldock's huge fortune for his baby son is revealed after footballer drowned in swimming pool aged 31

Tragic footballer George Baldock left a huge £4million fortune to his baby son after drowning in a swimming pool aged 31, it has been revealed. 

The former Premier League defender was discovered at his home in Athens in October 2024 after his worried partner was unable to get hold of him for several hours. 

There was no alcohol or drugs in his system, an inquest into his death concluded, and the coroner recorded a verdict of accidental death.

The hearing was told Baldock had been due to fly home to England one day after his tragic accident to celebrate his son Brody's first birthday. 

Probate papers have now revealed the former Sheffield United star left a total of £5,781,399. 

The net value of his estate was reduced to £4,091,003 once his debts were settled. 

Baldock passed away intestate, meaning he had not written a will and the money will automatically be handed to his next of kin, The Sun first reported. 

After his death, the star's grieving family described being in total 'shock' over the tragedy.

Despite being born in Buckinghamshire, he played for Greece 12 times after qualifying to represent the country through his grandmother. 

'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', his family said in a statement. 

Baldock's partner reportedly tried to contact him for several hours without a response, before she got in touch with the owner of his villa in Glyfada, a suburb south of Athens.

After searching the suburban property, they found Baldock in the communal pool and called emergency services.

He was reportedly in the water for several hours before he was found, according to images seen by the response unit.