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England footballer Michelle Agyemang, darts player Luke Littler and batswoman Davina Perrin have been shortlisted for the 2025 Young Sports Personality of the Year award.

The three finalists have been celebrated for their exceptional achievements over the last year.

Agyemang helped the Lionesses win 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 finalists were revealed during a live broadcast on a widely-listened-to radio show.

The 2025 recipient will be revealed live on the prestigious sports ceremony show on Thursday, 18 December.

The show will be broadcast from 19:00 GMT.

Michelle Agyemang

Age: 19 Sport: Football

Only 90 days after her international debut, Agyemang played a pivotal and thrilling role in England's run to Euro 2025 glory.

She entered the fray to score key tying goals in both the knockout stage games.

These match-saving moments led to her being named the tournament's top young talent.

Afterwards, she was awarded the prestigious Golden Girl honour for the best young player in Europe.

She was also in contention for the Kopa Trophy for the global standout among U21 women.

Agyemang, who has been on loan at Brighton from Arsenal, suffered an ACL injury in October.

"Being on the shortlist for this honour is an honour," said Agyemang. "Thank you to God and I'm thankful for the support I've received from my family, coaches, team-mates and fans."

The Darts Prodigy

Age: 18 Sport: Darts

The year started for Littler in sensational style as - while still 17 - 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 individual to complete the prestigious three major tournament wins.

His success continued - his win in November's Grand Slam of Darts meant he ascended to world number one for the maiden occasion.

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

"Earning a spot on the shortlist for the honour once more is a huge privilege," stated Littler. "My victory in 2024 was a highlight for me and I've had another amazing 12 months. I want to continue promoting 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 speediest century from an England batswoman in T20s.

It also stands as the joint third-fastest women's T20 century in a top-tier competition.

Perrin came in second place in the batting rankings 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. "It's a very special feeling. I hope it inspires more young females to get into cricket."