🔗 Share this article Three Athletes Named as Finalists for Young Athlete of the Year Honour Caption: Agyemang, Littler and Perrin are finalists for this year's award. Revealed just moments ago English soccer star Michelle Agyemang, darts sensation Luke Littler and batswoman Davina Perrin have been named as finalists for the upcoming Young Sports Personality of the Year award. The trio have been recognised for their outstanding achievements over the last year. Agyemang helped the Lionesses win Euro 2025, Littler claimed the world title for the very first time, and Perrin surged to prominence with a unprecedented innings. Littler won the award in 2024 after his remarkable rise. The shortlisted athletes were announced live on a widely-listened-to radio show. The champion will be revealed live on the Sports Personality of the Year show on December 18th. The ceremony will be aired from 19:00 GMT. Michelle Agyemang Age: 19 Sport: Football A mere three months 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 vital last-gasp goals in both the knockout stage games. These match-saving moments 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 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, ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament in October. "Being nominated for this honour is a privilege," said Agyemang. "Thank you 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 The year started for Littler in incredible form as - aged 17 - he became the earliest-ever winner in history. He secured a comprehensive triumph over Michael van Gerwen in the final. His follow-up triumph at the World Matchplay made him only the fifth competitor to complete the prestigious three major tournament wins. He didn't stop there - 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 earliest achiever to do so, shattering the previous record. "Earning a spot on the shortlist for this award again 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 raising the profile of darts." The Cricket Sensation Age: 19 Sport: Cricket Perrin is one of English cricket's most exciting young talents and rose to fame with an remarkable and historic innings in August. Her magnificent 42-ball century in The Hundred is the fastest by an English woman in T20s. It also stands as the equal third-quickest women's T20 century in a premier tournament. Perrin ended up as runner-up in the season's run tally and was named PCA Women's Young Player of the Year. "I'm incredibly grateful to be nominated for the Young Sports Star award," expressed Perrin. "It's a very special feeling. I hope it encourages more girls to get into cricket." Video description: Iconic acceptance talks from across the awards' past.