🔗 Share this article Three Athletes In Contention for Young Sports Personality Award Caption: The shortlisted athletes are finalists for this year's award. Announced 17 minutes ago England footballer Michelle Agyemang, darts prodigy Luke Littler and batswoman Davina Perrin have been selected as contenders for the this year's Young Sports Personality of the Year award. These three athletes have been celebrated for their outstanding achievements over the last year. Agyemang helped the Lionesses claim victory in Euro 2025, Littler claimed 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 shortlisted athletes were revealed during a live broadcast on a widely-listened-to radio show. The champion will be announced during a live broadcast on the prestigious sports ceremony show on the 18th of December. The ceremony will be aired from 19:00 GMT. The Football Star Age: 19 Sport: Football Just three months after her senior team debut, Agyemang played a dramatic and decisive role in England's run to winning the Euros. She came off the bench to score vital last-gasp goals in both the last eight and last four matches. Agyemang's stunning interventions led to her being named the best young player at the Euros. Subsequently, she was awarded the Golden Girl trophy for the top young European talent. She was also in contention for the Kopa Trophy for the global standout among U21 women. Agyemang, who has been playing for Brighton on loan from Arsenal, suffered an ACL injury in October. "Being nominated for Young Sports Personality of the Year is a privilege," said Agyemang. "Thank you to God and I'm grateful 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 sensational style as - at just 17 years old - he became the earliest-ever winner in history. He secured a commanding win over Michael van Gerwen in the final. His follow-up triumph at the World Matchplay made him only the fifth competitor to complete the prestigious triple crown of major titles. His success continued - his win in 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, breaking the previous record. "Being nominated 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 incredible 12 months. I want to continue elevating darts." The Cricket Sensation Age: 19 Sport: Cricket Perrin is one of English cricket's top prospects and rose to fame 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 joint 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 young player of the year by the PCA. "I'm incredibly grateful to be named a finalist for the young athlete award," expressed Perrin. "This is phenomenal. I hope it encourages more young females to get into cricket." Media caption: Memorable speeches from across SPOTY history.