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George Blay dead at age 45, Ghanaian footballer

George Blay: key obituary facts

Is George Blay dead? Yes. George Blay died on June 21, 2026, at age 45.

Cause of death: George Blay's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.

What was George Blay known for?

He was a Ghanaian footballer (1980–2026).

More about George Blay

Born: 7 August 1980.

Place of birth: Elmina.

Gender: male.

Occupation: association football player.

Nationality: Ghana, Belgium.

George Blay, the Ghanaian footballer who played as a right-back for Standard Liège, Dinamo București and Ghana’s national team, died on June 21, 2026, at the age of 45.

Born in Elmina on August 7, 1980, Blay began his football career in 1996 with Sekondi Hasaacas before moving to Standard Liège, where he made his Belgian First Division debut in 1997 and later scored his first goal for the club in 1998. After five seasons in Belgium, he transferred to Dinamo București in 2006 and helped the Romanian side win the league title in his first season, while also featuring in its UEFA Cup campaign.

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