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English soccer star Michelle Agyemang, darts sensation Luke Littler and batswoman Davina Perrin have been selected as contenders for the 2025 Young Sports Personality of the Year award.
The trio have been recognised for their remarkable achievements over the previous year.
Agyemang helped the Lionesses win Euro 2025, Littler claimed the world title for the maiden time, and Perrin burst onto the scene with a unprecedented innings.
Littler won the award in 2024 after his sensational debut year.
The shortlisted athletes were announced live on a national radio breakfast show.
The champion will be unveiled on the Sports Personality of the Year show on the 18th of December.
The event will be televised from seven in the evening GMT.
Michelle Agyemang
Age: 19 Sport: Football
A mere three months after her international debut, Agyemang played a pivotal and thrilling role in England's run to European Championship victory.
She came off the bench to score vital last-gasp goals in both the last eight and last four matches.
These match-saving moments led to her being named Young Player of the Tournament.
Afterwards, she was awarded the Golden Girl award for the top young European talent.
She was also nominated for the Kopa Trophy for the world's best under-21 female player.
Agyemang, who has been playing for Brighton on loan from Arsenal, suffered an ACL injury in October.
"Being on the shortlist for this award is an honour," said Agyemang. "I'm grateful to God and I'm appreciative of the support I've received from my loved ones, mentors, colleagues and supporters."
Littler's Profile
Age: 18 Sport: Darts
The year started for Littler in incredible form as - while still 17 - he became the youngest darts world champion in history.
He secured a comprehensive triumph over Michael van Gerwen in the final.
His subsequent victory at the World Matchplay made him only the fifth player to complete the prestigious PDC Triple Crown.
His success continued - his victory at November's Grand Slam of Darts meant he ascended to world number one for the first time.
At 18, he is the earliest achiever to do so, shattering the previous record.
"To receive a nomination for this award again is a big honour," stated Littler. "My victory in 2024 was a proud moment for me and I've had another incredible 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 most exciting young talents and rose to fame with an extraordinary and record-breaking innings in August.
Her magnificent 42-ball century in The Hundred is the speediest century from an England batswoman 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 the Professional Cricketers' Association's top young women's player.
"I'm deeply humbled to be named a finalist for the Young Sports Personality of the Year award," expressed Perrin. "It means a great deal. I hope it encourages more young females to get into cricket."
