🔗 Share this article Three Athletes Shortlisted for Young Athlete of the Year Prize Image caption: The three contenders are contenders for this year's award. Revealed just moments ago Lionesses forward Michelle Agyemang, darts prodigy Luke Littler and batswoman Davina Perrin have been named as finalists for the 2025 Young Sports Star of the Year award. These three athletes have been celebrated for their outstanding achievements over the past 12 months. Agyemang was instrumental as the Lionesses win Euro 2025, Littler secured the world title for the first time, and Perrin burst onto the scene with a historic innings. Littler was the recipient in 2024 after his breakthrough year. The three contenders were revealed during a live broadcast on a popular morning radio program. The 2025 recipient will be unveiled on the prestigious sports ceremony show on the 18th of December. The event will be broadcast from 7 PM GMT. Michelle Agyemang Age: 19 Sport: Football Just three months after her senior team debut, Agyemang played a dramatic and decisive role in England's run to winning the Euros. She was introduced as a substitute to score key tying goals in both the knockout stage games. Her incredible contributions led to her being named Young Player of the Tournament. Afterwards, she was awarded the Golden Girl trophy for the best young player in Europe. She was also nominated for the Kopa Trophy for the planet's top young female footballer. Agyemang, who has been playing for Brighton on loan from Arsenal, suffered an ACL injury in October. "Being nominated for Young Sports Personality of the Year is incredible," said Agyemang. "I'm grateful to God and I'm appreciative of the support I've received from my inner circle and supporters." Luke Littler Age: 18 Sport: Darts The year started for Littler in sensational style as - while still 17 - he became the earliest-ever winner in history. He secured a dominant victory over Michael van Gerwen in the final. His subsequent victory at the World Matchplay made him only the fifth competitor to complete the prestigious triple crown of major titles. He didn't stop there - his triumph in November's Grand Slam of Darts meant he climbed to world number one for the very first time. At 18, he is the youngest man to do so, shattering the previous record. "Earning a spot on the shortlist for Young Sports Personality of the Year is a massive accolade," stated Littler. "Last year's win was a highlight for me and I've had another unbelievable 12 months. I want to continue promoting darts." The Cricket Sensation Age: 19 Sport: Cricket Perrin is one of English cricket's brightest emerging stars and surged to prominence 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 shared third-fastest women's T20 century in a major league or full member T20 international. Perrin finished second in the run-scoring charts and was named the Professional Cricketers' Association's top young women's player. "I'm incredibly grateful to be nominated for the Young Sports Star award," expressed Perrin. "It's a very special feeling. I hope it motivates more girls to get into cricket." Video description: Historic winner's addresses from across SPOTY history.