🔗 Share this article Three Athletes In Contention for Young Sports Personality Honour Photo description: The three contenders are in the running for this year's award. Published 17 minutes ago England footballer Michelle Agyemang, darts player Luke Littler and batswoman Davina Perrin have been shortlisted for the upcoming Young Sports Star of the Year award. The three finalists have been celebrated for their exceptional achievements over the previous year. Agyemang played a key role in helping the Lionesses win Euro 2025, Littler won the world title for the first time, and Perrin surged to prominence with a unprecedented innings. Littler was the recipient in 2024 after his breakthrough year. The shortlisted athletes were unveiled on a popular morning radio program. The 2025 recipient will be unveiled on the Sports Personality of the Year show on December 18th. The event will be broadcast from 19:00 GMT. The Football Star Age: 19 Sport: Football A mere three months after her senior team debut, Agyemang played a crucial and game-changing role in England's run to Euro 2025 glory. She entered the fray to score crucial late equalisers in both the last eight and last four matches. Her incredible contributions led to her being named the best young player at the Euros. Afterwards, she was awarded the Golden Girl award 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, ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament in October. "To be named a finalist for Young Sports Personality of the Year is a privilege," said Agyemang. "I'm grateful to God and I'm thankful for the support I've received from my loved ones, mentors, colleagues and supporters." The Darts Prodigy 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 commanding win over Michael van Gerwen in the final. His later win at the World Matchplay made him only the fifth individual to complete the prestigious three major tournament wins. He didn't stop there - his win in November's Grand Slam of Darts meant he ascended to world number one for the first time. At 18, he is the most youthful player to do so, shattering the previous record. "Being nominated for this award again is a huge privilege," stated Littler. "Last year's win was a highlight for me and I've had another incredible 12 months. I want to continue raising the profile of darts." Davina Perrin Age: 19 Sport: Cricket Perrin is one of English cricket's most exciting young talents and burst into the spotlight with an unbelievable and unprecedented innings in August. Her brilliant 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 premier tournament. Perrin ended up as runner-up in the season's run tally 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 inspires more young women to get into cricket." Media caption: Memorable speeches from across the ceremony's legacy.