🔗 Share this article Three Named as Finalists for Young Sports Star Award Caption: Agyemang, Littler and Perrin are contenders for this year's award. Published just moments ago England footballer Michelle Agyemang, darts player Luke Littler and cricket star Davina Perrin have been selected as contenders for the upcoming Young Athlete of the Year award. These three athletes have been celebrated for their outstanding achievements over the last year. Agyemang was instrumental as the Lionesses claim victory in Euro 2025, Littler claimed the world title for the very first time, and Perrin burst onto the scene with a historic innings. Littler was the recipient in 2024 after his remarkable rise. The shortlisted athletes were unveiled on a national radio breakfast show. The 2025 recipient will be announced during a live broadcast on the annual sports awards show on December 18th. The ceremony will be aired from 19:00 GMT. The Football Star Age: 19 Sport: Football A mere 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 crucial late equalisers in both the quarter-final and semi-final. Her incredible contributions 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 finest emerging star on the continent. 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, suffered an ACL injury in October. "To be named a finalist for Young Sports Personality of the Year is an honour," said Agyemang. "Thank you to God and I'm appreciative of the support I've received from my family, coaches, team-mates and fans." Luke Littler Age: 18 Sport: Darts Littler's 2025 began in sensational style as - while still 17 - he became the youngest darts world champion 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 triple crown of major titles. And he wasn't finished there - his triumph in November's Grand Slam of Darts meant he ascended to world number one for the maiden occasion. At 18, he is the youngest man to do so, smashing the previous record. "Being nominated for this award again is a big honour," stated Littler. "Winning last year was a highlight for me and I've had another incredible 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 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 joint third-fastest women's T20 century in a major league or full member T20 international. Perrin ended up as runner-up in the run-scoring charts and was named the Professional Cricketers' Association's top young women's player. "I'm incredibly grateful to be named a finalist for the Young Sports Star award," expressed Perrin. "It's a very special feeling. I hope it encourages more young females to get into cricket." Media caption: Memorable speeches from across SPOTY history.