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Lionesses forward Michelle Agyemang, darts sensation Luke Littler and batswoman Davina Perrin have been shortlisted for the 2025 Young Athlete of the Year award.
These three athletes have been celebrated for their remarkable achievements over the last year.
Agyemang was instrumental as the Lionesses secure Euro 2025, Littler won 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 remarkable rise.
The three contenders were unveiled on a popular morning radio program.
This year's winner will be unveiled on the prestigious sports ceremony show on December 18th.
The event will be broadcast from seven in the evening GMT.
Agyemang's Profile
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 winning the Euros.
She was introduced as a substitute to score vital last-gasp goals in both the quarter-final and semi-final.
Agyemang's stunning interventions led to her being named Young Player of the Tournament.
Subsequently, she was awarded the prestigious Golden Girl honour for the top young European talent.
She was also nominated for the Kopa Trophy for the planet's top young female footballer.
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 this award is an honour," said Agyemang. "I thank God and I'm appreciative of the support I've received from my loved ones, mentors, colleagues and supporters."
Littler's Profile
Age: 18 Sport: Darts
Littler's 2025 began in sensational style as - while still 17 - he became the earliest-ever winner in history.
He secured a comprehensive triumph over Michael van Gerwen in the final.
His subsequent victory at the World Matchplay made him only the fifth player to complete the prestigious PDC Triple Crown.
He didn't stop 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 most youthful player to do so, breaking the previous record.
"Being nominated for Young Sports Personality of the Year is a big honour," stated Littler. "Last year's win was a proud moment for me and I've had another amazing 12 months. I want to continue raising the profile of darts."
The Cricket Sensation
Age: 19 Sport: Cricket
Perrin is one of English cricket's top prospects and surged to prominence 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 came in second place in the season's run tally and was named the young player of the year by the PCA.
"I'm incredibly grateful to be named a finalist for the young athlete award," expressed Perrin. "It means a great deal. I hope it encourages more young females to get into cricket."
