Victor Lindelof's family household was broken into during Manchester United's Premier League fixture against Brentford.
The defender's club are supporting him and his family following the break-in.
While the Swedish international helped his team to a 3-1 victory, his wife, Maja Nilsson Lindelof, was hiding in a room with her children before the perpetrators entered the house.
She and her children were left unharmed.
A United statement released to the PA news agency read: “We can confirm that a break-in occurred at Victor Lindelof’s house during the away game against Brentford.
“His family, who were at home at the time, were unhurt but clearly shaken. This was a distressing experience for them, and for Victor when he learned of it after the game, and the club is providing them with our full support.
“We encourage anyone with information about the crime to contact the police".
In an Instagram Story, Lindelof’s wife Maja said: “During Victor’s game this Wednesday night we had a break-in at our house in Manchester.
“I was home alone with both kids but we managed to hide and lock ourselves in a room before they entered our house.
“We are OK under the circumstances but it was obviously a very traumatic and scary moment for both and my little kids.
“We are now in Sweden and are spending some time off with our families".
Lindelof will now miss Man United's Premier League clash with West Ham on Saturday.
United interim boss Ralf Rangnick said: "I spoke with him at length on our flight back home from London and also this morning.
"We spoke for 20 or 25 minutes, he told me what actually happened, that this was a traumatic event, especially for his wife and three year old son.
"He said to me right now he needs to stay at home, he doesn't want to leave his wife and family on their own, which I can fully understand, being a father of two children myself. We agreed he will not be on duty tomorrow for the game".