Trio In Contention for Young Athlete of the Year Prize

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English soccer star Michelle Agyemang, darts prodigy Luke Littler and cricketer Davina Perrin have been named as finalists for the 2025 Young Sports Star of the Year award.

The three finalists have been recognised for their outstanding achievements over the previous year.

Agyemang helped the Lionesses secure Euro 2025, Littler claimed the world title for the very first time, and Perrin surged to prominence with a unprecedented innings.

Littler claimed this honour in 2024 after his remarkable rise.

The three contenders were unveiled on a popular morning radio program.

The champion will be revealed live on the annual sports awards show on Thursday, 18 December.

The ceremony will be aired from 19:00 GMT.

The Football Star

Age: 19 Sport: Football

A mere three months after her first cap for her country, Agyemang played a dramatic and decisive role in England's run to European Championship victory.

She entered the fray to score vital last-gasp 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.

Afterwards, she was awarded the Golden Girl award for the finest emerging star on the continent.

She was also in contention for the Kopa Trophy for the planet's top young female footballer.

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

"Being nominated for this award is incredible," said Agyemang. "I'm grateful to God and I'm appreciative of 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 incredible form as - aged 17 - he became the youngest darts world champion in history.

He secured a commanding win over Michael van Gerwen in the final.

His subsequent victory at the World Matchplay made him only the fifth competitor to complete the prestigious three major tournament wins.

And he wasn't finished there - his victory at November's Grand Slam of Darts meant he climbed to world number one for the first time.

At 18, he is the youngest man to do so, breaking the previous record.

"To receive a nomination for Young Sports Personality of the Year is a big honour," stated Littler. "Winning last year was a highlight for me and I've had another amazing 12 months. I want to continue promoting darts."

The Cricket Sensation

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 sublime 42-ball century in The Hundred is the speediest century from an England batswoman in T20s.

It also stands as the shared third-fastest women's T20 century in a premier tournament.

Perrin came in second place in the season's run tally and was named the Professional Cricketers' Association's top young women's player.

"I'm truly honoured to be nominated for the young athlete award," expressed Perrin. "This is phenomenal. I hope it inspires more girls to get into cricket."