🔗 Share this article Three In Contention for Young Sports Star Prize Photo description: The shortlisted athletes are contenders for this year's award. Revealed recently English soccer star Michelle Agyemang, darts prodigy Luke Littler and cricketer Davina Perrin have been selected as contenders for the this year's Young Athlete of the Year award. These three athletes have been celebrated for their exceptional achievements over the previous year. Agyemang helped the Lionesses win Euro 2025, Littler won the world title for the maiden time, and Perrin rose to fame with a unprecedented innings. Littler won the award in 2024 after his sensational debut year. The finalists were unveiled on a popular morning radio program. The 2025 recipient will be revealed live on the Sports Personality of the Year show on Thursday, 18 December. The event will be televised from 19:00 GMT. The Football Star Age: 19 Sport: Football Just three months after her international debut, Agyemang played a crucial and game-changing role in England's run to Euro 2025 glory. She came off the bench to score key tying goals in both the last eight and last four matches. Agyemang's stunning interventions led to her being named the tournament's top young talent. Later in the year, she was awarded the prestigious Golden Girl honour for the top young European talent. She was also nominated for the Kopa Trophy for the world's best under-21 female player. Agyemang, who has been at Brighton in a temporary move from Arsenal, sustained a serious knee injury in October. "To be named a finalist for Young Sports Personality of the Year is an honour," said Agyemang. "I thank God and I'm grateful for the support I've received from my family, coaches, team-mates and fans." Littler's Profile Age: 18 Sport: Darts Littler's 2025 began in spectacular fashion as - at just 17 years old - he became the earliest-ever winner in history. He secured a dominant victory over Michael van Gerwen in the final. His later win at the World Matchplay made him only the fifth player to complete the prestigious PDC Triple Crown. And he wasn't finished there - his win in November's Grand Slam of Darts meant he reached world number one for the very first time. At 18, he is the youngest man to do so, shattering the previous record. "To receive a nomination for this award again is a big honour," stated Littler. "My victory in 2024 was a proud moment for me and I've had another amazing 12 months. I want to continue elevating darts." The Cricket Sensation Age: 19 Sport: Cricket Perrin is one of English cricket's brightest emerging stars and rose to fame with an remarkable and historic innings in August. Her sublime 42-ball century in The Hundred is the speediest century from an England batswoman in T20s. It also stands as the joint third-fastest women's T20 century in a premier tournament. Perrin came in second place in the season's run tally and was named the Professional Cricketers' Association's top young women's player. "I'm deeply humbled to be named a finalist for the young athlete award," expressed Perrin. "It's a very special feeling. I hope it encourages more young women to get into cricket." Media caption: Iconic acceptance talks from across SPOTY history.