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Lionesses forward Michelle Agyemang, darts prodigy Luke Littler and cricketer Davina Perrin have been shortlisted for the 2025 Young Sports Personality of the Year award.

These three athletes have been celebrated for their remarkable achievements over the previous year.

Agyemang helped the Lionesses win Euro 2025, Littler claimed the world title for the first time, and Perrin surged to prominence with a historic innings.

Littler claimed this honour in 2024 after his remarkable rise.

The three contenders were unveiled on a national radio breakfast show.

The champion will be announced during a live broadcast on the prestigious sports ceremony show on the 18th of December.

The show will be broadcast from seven in the evening GMT.

Agyemang's Profile

Age: 19 Sport: Football

Just three months after her international debut, Agyemang played a crucial and game-changing role in England's run to winning the Euros.

She entered the fray to score crucial late equalisers in both the last eight and last four matches.

Her incredible contributions led to her being named the best young player at the Euros.

Subsequently, she was awarded the prestigious Golden Girl honour for the top young European talent.

She was also in contention for the Kopa Trophy for the world's best under-21 female player.

Agyemang, who has been at Brighton in a temporary move from Arsenal, ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament in October.

"Being on the shortlist for this honour is a privilege," said Agyemang. "Thank you to God and I'm thankful for the support I've received from my loved ones, mentors, colleagues and supporters."

Littler's Profile

Age: 18 Sport: Darts

Littler kicked off the year in incredible form as - aged 17 - he became the youngest darts world champion in history.

He secured a dominant victory over Michael van Gerwen in the final.

His later win at the World Matchplay made him only the fifth competitor to complete the prestigious triple crown of major titles.

He didn't stop there - his victory at November's Grand Slam of Darts meant he ascended to world number one for the very first time.

At 18, he is the youngest man to do so, smashing the previous record.

"Earning a spot on the shortlist for this award again is a massive accolade," stated Littler. "My victory in 2024 was a proud moment for me and I've had another incredible 12 months. I want to continue elevating darts."

Davina Perrin

Age: 19 Sport: Cricket

Perrin is one of English cricket's brightest emerging stars and burst into the spotlight with an unbelievable and unprecedented 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 ended up as runner-up 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 nominated for the Young Sports Personality of the Year award," expressed Perrin. "It means a great deal. I hope it motivates more young women to get into cricket."