Glyfada (Greece): England-born Greek international footballer George Baldock was found dead in the swimming pool of his house in Glyfada, southern Athens, the BBC reported.
Police attempted to resuscitate Baldock, 31, at the scene on Wednesday but he could not be revived and medical emergency units confirmed his death, media reports said.
The cause of death is unknown, police said.
Baldock had joined Greek side Panathinaikos in the summer after seven years at the Blades.