🔗 Share this article Three Athletes In Contention for Young Athlete of the Year Prize Photo description: The shortlisted athletes are in the running for this year's award. Published just moments ago English soccer star Michelle Agyemang, darts sensation Luke Littler and cricket star Davina Perrin have been shortlisted for the 2025 Young Sports Personality of the Year award. The trio have been celebrated for their remarkable achievements over the last year. Agyemang helped the Lionesses secure Euro 2025, Littler secured the world title for the maiden time, and Perrin surged to prominence with a record-breaking innings. Littler was the recipient in 2024 after his sensational debut year. The shortlisted athletes were announced live on a widely-listened-to radio show. The 2025 recipient will be revealed live on the annual sports awards show on December 18th. The event will be televised from 19:00 GMT. The Football Star Age: 19 Sport: Football Only 90 days after her senior team debut, Agyemang played a crucial and game-changing role in England's run to winning the Euros. She was introduced as a substitute to score key tying goals in both the quarter-final and semi-final. Agyemang's stunning interventions led to her being named the best young player at the Euros. Subsequently, she was awarded the Golden Girl award for the finest emerging star on the continent. She was also in contention 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, ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament in October. "Being nominated for this award is incredible," said Agyemang. "I'm grateful to God and I'm thankful for the support I've received from my inner circle and supporters." Luke Littler Age: 18 Sport: Darts Littler's 2025 began in incredible form as - while still 17 - he became the most youthful world title winner in history. He secured a commanding win over Michael van Gerwen in the final. His follow-up triumph at the World Matchplay made him only the fifth competitor to complete the prestigious PDC Triple Crown. He didn't stop there - his win in November's Grand Slam of Darts meant he climbed to world number one for the maiden occasion. At 18, he is the most youthful player to do so, smashing the previous record. "Earning a spot on the shortlist for this award again is a big honour," stated Littler. "Last year's win was a special memory for me and I've had another incredible 12 months. I want to continue elevating darts." Perrin's Profile Age: 19 Sport: Cricket Perrin is one of English cricket's brightest emerging stars and rose to fame with an unbelievable and unprecedented innings in August. Her magnificent 42-ball century in The Hundred is the fastest by an English woman in T20s. It also stands as the equal third-quickest women's T20 century in a top-tier competition. Perrin ended up as runner-up in the run-scoring charts and was named PCA Women's Young Player of the Year. "I'm deeply humbled to be nominated for the Young Sports Star award," expressed Perrin. "It means a great deal. I hope it encourages more girls to get into cricket." Video description: Historic winner's addresses from across the awards' past.