🔗 Share this article Three Athletes Shortlisted for Young Athlete of the Year Prize Photo description: The three contenders are in the running 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 2025 Young Athlete of the Year award. The trio have been celebrated for their remarkable achievements over the last year. Agyemang helped the Lionesses claim victory in Euro 2025, Littler won the world title for the very first time, and Perrin burst onto the scene with a record-breaking innings. Littler won the award in 2024 after his remarkable rise. The finalists were announced live on a widely-listened-to radio show. The 2025 recipient will be unveiled on the prestigious sports ceremony show on December 18th. The show will be televised from seven in the evening 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 crucial late equalisers in both the knockout stage games. Her incredible contributions led to her being named Young Player of the Tournament. Later in the year, she was awarded the prestigious Golden Girl honour 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 this honour is incredible," said Agyemang. "Thank you to God and I'm appreciative of the support I've received from my loved ones, mentors, colleagues and supporters." Luke Littler Age: 18 Sport: Darts The year started for Littler in spectacular fashion as - aged 17 - 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 competitor to complete the prestigious PDC Triple Crown. And he wasn't finished there - his victory at 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, breaking the previous record. "Being nominated for Young Sports Personality of the Year is a big honour," stated Littler. "Winning last year was a special memory for me and I've had another amazing 12 months. I want to continue elevating darts." Perrin's Profile Age: 19 Sport: Cricket Perrin is one of English cricket's most exciting young talents and burst into the spotlight with an remarkable and historic 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 joint third-fastest women's T20 century in a major league or full member T20 international. Perrin ended up as runner-up in the batting rankings and was named the Professional Cricketers' Association's top young women's player. "I'm truly honoured to be named a finalist for the Young Sports Star award," expressed Perrin. "This is phenomenal. I hope it inspires more girls to get into cricket." Media caption: Iconic acceptance talks from across the awards' past.