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English soccer star Michelle Agyemang, darts prodigy Luke Littler and cricket star Davina Perrin have been selected as contenders for the 2025 Young Sports Star of the Year award.
The trio have been celebrated for their exceptional achievements over the previous year.
Agyemang helped the Lionesses claim victory in Euro 2025, Littler claimed the world title for the first time, and Perrin surged to prominence with a record-breaking innings.
Littler won the award in 2024 after his sensational debut year.
The shortlisted athletes were revealed during a live broadcast on a popular morning radio program.
The 2025 recipient will be announced during a live broadcast on the annual sports awards show on the 18th of December.
The ceremony will be broadcast from 7 PM GMT.
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 Euro 2025 glory.
She was introduced as a substitute to score crucial late equalisers in both the last eight and last four matches.
These match-saving moments led to her being named Young Player of the Tournament.
Subsequently, 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, sustained a serious knee injury in October.
"To be named a finalist for Young Sports Personality of the Year is a privilege," said Agyemang. "I thank God and I'm thankful for the support I've received from my loved ones, mentors, colleagues and supporters."
Age: 18 Sport: Darts
Littler's 2025 began in sensational style as - aged 17 - he became the earliest-ever winner 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 competitor to complete the prestigious PDC Triple Crown.
He didn't stop there - his victory at November's Grand Slam of Darts meant he reached world number one for the very first time.
At 18, he is the earliest achiever to do so, smashing the previous record.
"Earning a spot on the shortlist for Young Sports Personality of the Year is a big honour," stated Littler. "Last year's win was a special memory for me and I've had another unbelievable 12 months. I want to continue elevating darts."
Age: 19 Sport: Cricket
Perrin is one of English cricket's top prospects and surged to prominence with an unbelievable and unprecedented innings in August.
Her brilliant 42-ball century in The Hundred is the fastest by an English woman in T20s.
It also stands as the joint 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 deeply humbled to be shortlisted for the young athlete award," expressed Perrin. "It's a very special feeling. I hope it encourages more girls to get into cricket."
