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Height
6
Shirt
25 years
May 8, 2000
Mexico
Country
€10.5M
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2029
Contract end
Position
Primary
Center-back
Others
Defensive Midfielder, Central Midfielder
CB
DM
CM

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches52%Shot attempts45%Goals34%
Chances created81%Aerial duels won3%Defensive contributions4%
Transfer value: €10.5M
Highest: €10.6M(Dec 1, 2025)
€11M
€7.9M
€5.3M
€2.6M
€0

Liga MX Apertura 2025/2026

0
Goals
0
Assists
19
Started
20
Matches
1,718
Minutes played
7.05
Rating
4
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

today

Los Angeles FC
D1-1
82
0
0
0
0
6.9

Apr 12

CF America
D1-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.3

Apr 8

Los Angeles FC
L3-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.1

Apr 5

Pachuca
L1-2
10
0
0
0
0
6.8

Apr 1

Belgium
D1-1
90
0
0
0
0
6.6

Mar 29

Portugal
D0-0
78
0
0
0
0
6.6

Mar 21

Mazatlan FC
D1-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.5

Mar 18

Monterrey
D1-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.3

Mar 15

Pumas
D2-2
81
0
0
0
0
6.5

Mar 11

Monterrey
W2-3
90
1
0
0
0
8.1
Cruz Azul

today

CONCACAF Champions Cup
Los Angeles FC
1-1
82‎’‎
6.9

Apr 12

Liga MX Clausura
CF America
1-1
90‎’‎
7.3

Apr 8

CONCACAF Champions Cup
Los Angeles FC
3-0
90‎’‎
7.1

Apr 5

Liga MX Clausura
Pachuca
1-2
10‎’‎
6.8
Mexico

Apr 1

Friendlies
Belgium
1-1
90‎’‎
6.6
2026

Season shot map

On target: 25%
  • 4Shots
  • 1Goals
  • 0.27xG
2 - 3
Shot typeRight footSituationFrom cornerResultGoal
0.22xG0.88xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 487

Shooting

Goals
1
Expected goals (xG)
0.27
xG on target (xGOT)
0.88
Non-penalty xG
0.27
Shots
4
Shots on target
1

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
0.17
Successful passes
331
Successful passes %
90.4%
Accurate long balls
16
Accurate long balls %
45.7%
Chances created
3

Possession

Successful dribbles
3
Successful dribbles %
75.0%
Duels won
22
Duels won %
61.1%
Aerial duels won
4
Aerial duels won %
50.0%
Touches
447
Touches in opposition box
1
Dispossessed
1
Fouls won
6

Defending

Defensive contributions
27
Tackles
9
Interceptions
9
Blocked shots
2
Fouls committed
5
Recoveries
28
Possession won final 3rd
1
Dribbled past
3
Clearances
7
Clean sheets
1
Goals conceded while on pitch
6
xG against while on pitch
3.17

Discipline

Yellow cards
0
Red cards
0

News

About

Érik Lira is a 25-year-old football player who plays as a center back for Cruz Azul, born on May 8, 2000. Follow Érik Lira on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Liga MX Apertura season, Érik Lira has recorded 0 goals, 0 assists, 1,718 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.054, 4 yellow cards.

Érik Lira scores highly on Goals, Matches, and Minutes compared to center backs in the Liga MX Apertura.

Érik Lira's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Érik Lira's next match is on April 18, 2026 when Cruz Azul face Tijuana in the Liga MX Clausura.

Explore Érik Lira's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Érik Lira's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Érik Lira currently plays for Cruz Azul alongside Andrés Gudiño, Omar Campos, Willer Ditta, Jesús Orozco, Nicolás Ibánez, Agustín Palavecino, Andrés Montaño, Christian Ebere, Jeremy Márquez, Amaury García, Luka Romero, Carlos Rodríguez, José Paradela, Gabriel Fernández, Jorge Rodarte, Kevin Mier, Bryan Gamboa, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Emmanuel Ochoa, Amaury Morales, Cristian Jiménez, Gonzalo Piovi, Mateo Levy, Karol Velázquez, Rogelio González, Josué Díaz, Diego Ramirez, Bruno Salgado, Ariel Castro, Emmanuel Sánchez, and Diego Valdez. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Érik Lira's career has also included time at Liga MX All-Stars, Pumas, and Necaxa.

On the international stage, Érik Lira has represented Mexico and Mexico U23.

Érik Lira is from Mexico, and the national team includes Luis Malagón, Raúl Rangel, Jorge Sánchez, Kevin Álvarez, César Montes, Edson Álvarez, Víctor Guzmán, Johan Vásquez, Germán Berterame, Luis Romo, Carlos Rodríguez, Ángel Sepúlveda, Raul Jiménez, Alexis Vega, Efraín Álvarez, Alexis Gutiérrez, Guillermo Martínez, Carlos Acevedo, Guillermo Ochoa, Erick Sánchez, Marcel Ruíz, Israel Reyes, Ramón Juárez, Diego Lainez, Fidel Ambríz, Jesús Garza, Julián Quiñones, Orbelín Pineda, Obed Vargas, Álvaro Fidalgo, Diego Campillo, Jesús Orozco, Kevin Castañeda, Denzell García, Iker Fimbres, Mateo Chávez, Eduardo Águila, Everardo López, Jorge Ruvalcaba, Hirving Lozano, Richard Ledezma, Jesús Gallardo, Brian Gutiérrez, Roberto Alvarado, Armando González, Bryan González, Jesús Angulo, and Gilberto Mora. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Érik Lira has won 6 titles: Concacaf Nations League (2024/2025) and CONCACAF Gold Cup (2025 USA / Canada) with Mexico and Copa por México (2022), Supercopa MX (2021/2022), Campeón de Campeones (2021/2022), and CONCACAF Champions Cup (2025) with Cruz Azul.

Érik Lira has competed in CONCACAF Champions Cup, Liga MX Apertura, CONCACAF Gold Cup, Leagues Cup, CONCACAF Nations League playoff, and Supercopa de la Liga MX. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Érik Lira, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Érik Lira to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches52%Shot attempts45%Goals34%
Chances created81%Aerial duels won3%Defensive contributions4%

Career

Senior career

Cruz AzulJan 2022 - now
192
2
59
0
3
0

Youth career

Club Necaxa Under 20Jul 2019 - Jun 2020
Pumas de la Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico U17Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

National team

24
1
6
0
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Mexico

International
1
Concacaf Nations League(24/25)
1
CONCACAF Gold Cup(2025 USA / Canada)

Cruz Azul

Mexico
1
Copa por México(2022)
1
Supercopa MX(21/22)

News

About

Érik Lira is a 25-year-old football player who plays as a center back for Cruz Azul, born on May 8, 2000. Follow Érik Lira on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Liga MX Apertura season, Érik Lira has recorded 0 goals, 0 assists, 1,718 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.054, 4 yellow cards.

Érik Lira scores highly on Goals, Matches, and Minutes compared to center backs in the Liga MX Apertura.

Érik Lira's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Érik Lira's next match is on April 18, 2026 when Cruz Azul face Tijuana in the Liga MX Clausura.

Explore Érik Lira's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Érik Lira's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Érik Lira currently plays for Cruz Azul alongside Andrés Gudiño, Omar Campos, Willer Ditta, Jesús Orozco, Nicolás Ibánez, Agustín Palavecino, Andrés Montaño, Christian Ebere, Jeremy Márquez, Amaury García, Luka Romero, Carlos Rodríguez, José Paradela, Gabriel Fernández, Jorge Rodarte, Kevin Mier, Bryan Gamboa, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Emmanuel Ochoa, Amaury Morales, Cristian Jiménez, Gonzalo Piovi, Mateo Levy, Karol Velázquez, Rogelio González, Josué Díaz, Diego Ramirez, Bruno Salgado, Ariel Castro, Emmanuel Sánchez, and Diego Valdez. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Érik Lira's career has also included time at Liga MX All-Stars, Pumas, and Necaxa.

On the international stage, Érik Lira has represented Mexico and Mexico U23.

Érik Lira is from Mexico, and the national team includes Luis Malagón, Raúl Rangel, Jorge Sánchez, Kevin Álvarez, César Montes, Edson Álvarez, Víctor Guzmán, Johan Vásquez, Germán Berterame, Luis Romo, Carlos Rodríguez, Ángel Sepúlveda, Raul Jiménez, Alexis Vega, Efraín Álvarez, Alexis Gutiérrez, Guillermo Martínez, Carlos Acevedo, Guillermo Ochoa, Erick Sánchez, Marcel Ruíz, Israel Reyes, Ramón Juárez, Diego Lainez, Fidel Ambríz, Jesús Garza, Julián Quiñones, Orbelín Pineda, Obed Vargas, Álvaro Fidalgo, Diego Campillo, Jesús Orozco, Kevin Castañeda, Denzell García, Iker Fimbres, Mateo Chávez, Eduardo Águila, Everardo López, Jorge Ruvalcaba, Hirving Lozano, Richard Ledezma, Jesús Gallardo, Brian Gutiérrez, Roberto Alvarado, Armando González, Bryan González, Jesús Angulo, and Gilberto Mora. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Érik Lira has won 6 titles: Concacaf Nations League (2024/2025) and CONCACAF Gold Cup (2025 USA / Canada) with Mexico and Copa por México (2022), Supercopa MX (2021/2022), Campeón de Campeones (2021/2022), and CONCACAF Champions Cup (2025) with Cruz Azul.

Érik Lira has competed in CONCACAF Champions Cup, Liga MX Apertura, CONCACAF Gold Cup, Leagues Cup, CONCACAF Nations League playoff, and Supercopa de la Liga MX. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Érik Lira, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Érik Lira to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.