🔗 Share this article Three Athletes Shortlisted for Young Athlete of the Year Prize Image caption: The three contenders are contenders for this year's award. Announced 17 minutes ago England footballer Michelle Agyemang, darts sensation Luke Littler and batswoman Davina Perrin have been named as finalists for the 2025 Young Athlete of the Year award. The trio have been recognised for their remarkable achievements over the last year. Agyemang played a key role in helping the Lionesses win Euro 2025, Littler secured the world title for the very first time, and Perrin rose to fame with a historic innings. Littler was the recipient in 2024 after his remarkable rise. The three contenders were unveiled on a popular morning radio program. The 2025 recipient will be unveiled on the prestigious sports ceremony show on Thursday, 18 December. The event will be aired from 7 PM GMT. The Football Star Age: 19 Sport: Football A mere three months after her international debut, Agyemang played a dramatic and decisive role in England's run to Euro 2025 glory. She came off the bench 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. Subsequently, she was awarded the prestigious Golden Girl honour for the finest emerging star on the continent. She was also in contention for the Kopa Trophy for the world's best under-21 female player. Agyemang, who has been playing for Brighton on loan from Arsenal, ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament in October. "Being nominated for this award is incredible," said Agyemang. "I thank God and I'm thankful for the support I've received from my inner circle and supporters." Littler's Profile Age: 18 Sport: Darts Littler kicked off the year in incredible form 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 player to complete the prestigious triple crown of major titles. And he wasn't finished there - his win in November's Grand Slam of Darts meant he climbed to world number one for the very first time. At 18, he is the most youthful player to do so, breaking the previous record. "Earning a spot on the shortlist for the honour once more is a massive accolade," 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." Perrin's Profile 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 magnificent 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 premier tournament. Perrin finished second in the run-scoring charts and was named PCA Women's Young Player of the Year. "I'm deeply humbled to be nominated for the young athlete award," expressed Perrin. "This is phenomenal. I hope it motivates more young women to get into cricket." Media caption: Iconic acceptance talks from across the ceremony's legacy.