🔗 Share this article Three Shortlisted for Young Sports Star Honour Caption: Agyemang, Littler and Perrin are contenders for this year's award. Published recently English soccer star Michelle Agyemang, darts sensation Luke Littler and cricket star 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 remarkable achievements over the last year. Agyemang was instrumental as the Lionesses claim victory in Euro 2025, Littler claimed the world title for the maiden time, and Perrin surged to prominence with a historic innings. Littler claimed this honour in 2024 after his sensational debut year. The shortlisted athletes were unveiled on a popular morning radio program. The champion will be announced during a live broadcast on the annual sports awards show on the 18th of December. The ceremony will be aired from 7 PM GMT. Agyemang's Profile Age: 19 Sport: Football A mere three months after her international 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 crucial late equalisers in both the knockout stage games. Agyemang's stunning interventions led to her being named the tournament's top young talent. Afterwards, she was awarded the Golden Girl trophy for the top young European talent. She was also nominated for the Kopa Trophy for the global standout among U21 women. Agyemang, who has been on loan at Brighton from Arsenal, sustained a serious knee injury in October. "To be named a finalist for this honour is incredible," said Agyemang. "I thank God and I'm thankful for the support I've received from my inner circle and supporters." Luke Littler Age: 18 Sport: Darts The year started for Littler in sensational style as - at just 17 years old - he became the most youthful world title winner in history. He secured a dominant victory 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. He didn't stop there - his triumph in November's Grand Slam of Darts meant he climbed to world number one for the maiden occasion. At 18, he is the most youthful player to do so, shattering the previous record. "Being nominated for the honour once more is a massive accolade," stated Littler. "Winning last year was a highlight for me and I've had another amazing 12 months. I want to continue raising the profile of darts." Perrin's Profile Age: 19 Sport: Cricket Perrin is one of English cricket's brightest emerging stars and burst into the spotlight 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 shared third-fastest women's T20 century in a major league or full member T20 international. Perrin finished second in the batting rankings and was named PCA Women's Young Player of the Year. "I'm deeply humbled to be named a finalist for the Young Sports Star award," expressed Perrin. "It means a great deal. I hope it encourages more young women to get into cricket." Media caption: Memorable speeches from across SPOTY history.