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English soccer star Michelle Agyemang, darts prodigy Luke Littler and batswoman Davina Perrin have been selected as contenders for the this year's Young Athlete of the Year award.

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

Agyemang helped the Lionesses win Euro 2025, Littler won the world title for the very first time, and Perrin rose to fame with a record-breaking innings.

Littler claimed this honour in 2024 after his remarkable rise.

The shortlisted athletes were revealed during a live broadcast on a popular morning radio program.

This year's winner will be unveiled on the Sports Personality of the Year show on December 18th.

The event will be broadcast from 19:00 GMT.

Agyemang's Profile

Age: 19 Sport: Football

Just three months after her senior team debut, Agyemang played a pivotal and thrilling role in England's run to winning the Euros.

She was introduced as a substitute to score key tying goals in both the last eight and last four matches.

Agyemang's stunning interventions led to her being named Young Player of the Tournament.

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

She was also nominated for the Kopa Trophy for the planet's top young female footballer.

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

"Being on the shortlist for this honour is incredible," said Agyemang. "Thank you to God and I'm grateful for the support I've received from my inner circle and supporters."

Luke Littler

Age: 18 Sport: Darts

Littler kicked off the year in sensational style as - while still 17 - he became the most youthful world title winner 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 individual to complete the prestigious PDC Triple Crown.

He didn't stop there - his triumph 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, shattering the previous record.

"Earning a spot on the shortlist for this award again is a massive accolade," stated Littler. "Last year's win was a proud moment 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 burst into the spotlight with an extraordinary and record-breaking innings in August.

Her sublime 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 top-tier competition.

Perrin ended up as runner-up in the run-scoring charts and was named the young player of the year by the PCA.

"I'm incredibly grateful to be nominated for the Young Sports Personality of the Year award," expressed Perrin. "It means a great deal. I hope it encourages more young women to get into cricket."