🔗 Share this article Three In Contention for Young Sports Star Award Caption: The three contenders are finalists for this year's award. Revealed recently English soccer star Michelle Agyemang, darts prodigy Luke Littler and batswoman Davina Perrin have been named as finalists for the 2025 Young Sports Star of the Year award. These three athletes have been honoured for their outstanding achievements over the previous year. Agyemang played a key role in helping the Lionesses secure Euro 2025, Littler won the world title for the very first time, and Perrin surged to prominence with a historic innings. Littler was the recipient in 2024 after his breakthrough year. The three contenders were unveiled on a national radio breakfast show. The 2025 recipient will be announced during a live broadcast on the Sports Personality of the Year show on the 18th of December. The show will be televised from seven in the evening GMT. The Football Star Age: 19 Sport: Football Only 90 days after her first cap for her country, Agyemang played a crucial and game-changing role in England's run to Euro 2025 glory. She was introduced as a substitute to score key tying goals in both the quarter-final and semi-final. Her incredible contributions led to her being named Young Player of the Tournament. Later in the year, she was awarded the prestigious Golden Girl honour for the finest emerging star on the continent. She was also shortlisted 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 on the shortlist for this award is incredible," said Agyemang. "I'm grateful to God and I'm thankful for the support I've received from my loved ones, mentors, colleagues and supporters." Luke Littler Age: 18 Sport: Darts Littler's 2025 began in sensational style as - at just 17 years old - he became the youngest darts world champion in history. He secured a comprehensive triumph over Michael van Gerwen in the final. His later win at the World Matchplay made him only the fifth individual to complete the prestigious three major tournament wins. His success continued - his triumph in November's Grand Slam of Darts meant he climbed to world number one for the very first time. At 18, he is the earliest achiever to do so, breaking the previous record. "To receive a nomination for the honour once more is a big honour," stated Littler. "My victory in 2024 was a special memory for me and I've had another unbelievable 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 brightest emerging stars and surged to prominence with an unbelievable and unprecedented innings in August. Her sublime 42-ball century in The Hundred is the quickest ever by an English female 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 season's run tally and was named the Professional Cricketers' Association's top young women's player. "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 inspires more girls to get into cricket." Media caption: Historic winner's addresses from across the ceremony's legacy.