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England footballer Michelle Agyemang, darts player Luke Littler and cricketer 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 remarkable achievements over the last year.

Agyemang played a key role in helping the Lionesses secure Euro 2025, Littler secured the world title for the first time, and Perrin burst onto the scene with a historic innings.

Littler won the award in 2024 after his sensational debut year.

The three contenders were announced live on a widely-listened-to radio show.

The 2025 recipient will be unveiled on the annual sports awards show on December 18th.

The ceremony will be broadcast from 7 PM GMT.

Michelle Agyemang

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 European Championship victory.

She was introduced as a substitute to score key tying goals in both the last eight and last four matches.

These match-saving moments led to her being named the best young player at the Euros.

Subsequently, she was awarded the Golden Girl award for the best young player in Europe.

She was also shortlisted for the Kopa Trophy for the world's best under-21 female player.

Agyemang, who has been playing for Brighton on loan from Arsenal, ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament in October.

"Being on the shortlist for Young Sports Personality of the Year is an honour," 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 spectacular fashion as - at just 17 years old - he became the youngest darts world champion 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 three major tournament wins.

His success continued - his win in November's Grand Slam of Darts meant he climbed to world number one for the first time.

At 18, he is the most youthful player 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. "Winning last year 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 remarkable and historic innings in August.

Her brilliant 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 top-tier competition.

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 athlete award," expressed Perrin. "This is phenomenal. I hope it motivates more girls to get into cricket."