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Height
6
Shirt
25 years
May 8, 2000
Mexico
Country
€10.6M
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
Touches47%Shot attempts39%Goals0%
Chances created80%Aerial duels won3%Defensive contributions3%
Transfer value: €10.6M
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

Feb 22

Chivas
W2-1
57
0
0
1
0
6.7

Feb 15

Tigres
W2-1
90
0
0
0
0
6.6

Feb 13

Vancouver FC
W5-0
45
0
0
0
0
6.2

Feb 7

Toluca
D1-1
90
0
0
1
0
7.5

Feb 5

Vancouver FC
W0-3
90
0
0
0
0
7.6

Jan 31

FC Juarez
W3-4
90
0
0
0
0
6.8

Jan 25

Bolivia
W1-0
90
0
0
1
0
7.0

Jan 23

Panama
W1-0
23
0
0
0
0
6.3

Jan 18

Puebla
W1-0
70
0
0
0
0
7.1

Jan 14

Atlas
W2-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.1
Cruz Azul

Feb 22

Liga MX Clausura
Chivas
2-1
57‎’‎
6.7

Feb 15

Liga MX Clausura
Tigres
2-1
90‎’‎
6.6

Feb 13

CONCACAF Champions Cup
Vancouver FC
5-0
45‎’‎
6.2

Feb 7

Liga MX Clausura
Toluca
1-1
90‎’‎
7.5

Feb 5

CONCACAF Champions Cup
Vancouver FC
0-3
90‎’‎
7.6
2026

Season performance
Minutes played: 135

Shooting

Goals
0
Shots
0

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
0.03
Successful passes
118
Successful passes %
91.5%
Accurate long balls
6
Accurate long balls %
42.9%

Possession

Successful dribbles
1
Successful dribbles %
100.0%
Duels won
4
Duels won %
50.0%
Touches
145
Dispossessed
0
Fouls won
2

Defending

Tackles
1
Interceptions
1
Fouls committed
2
Recoveries
7
Dribbled past
1
Clearances
4
Clean sheets
1
Goals conceded while on pitch
0
xG against while on pitch
0.65

Discipline

Yellow cards
0
Red cards
0

News

About

Erik Lira is a 25-year-old football player who plays as a center back for Cruz Azul, born on May 8, 2000. Follow Erik 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, Erik Lira has recorded 0 goals, 0 assists, 1,718 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.054, 4 yellow cards.

Erik Lira scores highly on Matches compared to center backs in the Liga MX Apertura.

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

Erik Lira's next match is on March 1, 2026 when Cruz Azul face Monterrey in the Liga MX Clausura.

Explore Erik 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.

Erik Lira currently plays for Cruz Azul alongside Andres Gudino, Omar Campos, Willer Ditta, Jesus Orozco, Nicolás Ibánez, Agustin Palavecino, Andres Montano, Christian Ebere, Jeremy Márquez, Amaury Garcia, Luka Romero, Carlos Rodriguez, Jose Paradela, Gabriel Fernández, Jorge Rodarte, Kevin Mier, Carlos Vargas, Bryan Gamboa, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Emmanuel Ochoa, Cristian Jimenez, Gonzalo Piovi, Jaziel Mendoza, Bruno Salgado, Amaury Morales, Emmanuel Sanchez, Rogelio Gonzalez, Josue Diaz Gonzalez, Mateo Levy, and Diego Valdez. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

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

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

Erik Lira is from Mexico, and the national teams include Alexis Gutiérrez, Angel Sepulveda, Armando Gonzalez, Brian Gutierrez, Bryan Gonzalez, Carlos Acevedo, Carlos Rodriguez, César Montes, Denzell Garcia, Diego Lainez, Edson Álvarez, Eduardo Aguila, Erick Sánchez, Everardo Del Villar, Fidel Ambriz, German Berterame, Gilberto Mora, Hirving Lozano, Iker Fimbres, Israel Reyes, Jesus Gallardo, Jesus Orozco, Johan Vásquez, Jorge Ruvalcaba, Jorge Sánchez, Jose Rangel, Kevin Álvarez, Kevin Castaneda, Luis Malagon, Luis Romo, Marcel Ruiz, Mateo Chavez, Obed Vargas, Orbelin Pineda, Ramon Juarez, Raul Jiménez, Richard Ledezma, Roberto Alvarado, Victor Guzman, Kenti Robles, Rebeca Bernal, Scarlett Camberos, Alice Soto, Charlyn Corral, Kiana Palacios, Jacqueline Ovalle, Itzel Velasco, Fátima Servín, Karla Nieto, Montserrat Saldívar, Esthefanny Barreras, Diana García, and Kim Rodríguez. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Erik 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.

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

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches47%Shot attempts39%Goals0%
Chances created80%Aerial duels won3%Defensive contributions3%

Career

Senior career

Cruz AzulJan 2022 - now
181
1
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

21
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

Erik Lira is a 25-year-old football player who plays as a center back for Cruz Azul, born on May 8, 2000. Follow Erik 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, Erik Lira has recorded 0 goals, 0 assists, 1,718 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.054, 4 yellow cards.

Erik Lira scores highly on Matches compared to center backs in the Liga MX Apertura.

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

Erik Lira's next match is on March 1, 2026 when Cruz Azul face Monterrey in the Liga MX Clausura.

Explore Erik 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.

Erik Lira currently plays for Cruz Azul alongside Andres Gudino, Omar Campos, Willer Ditta, Jesus Orozco, Nicolás Ibánez, Agustin Palavecino, Andres Montano, Christian Ebere, Jeremy Márquez, Amaury Garcia, Luka Romero, Carlos Rodriguez, Jose Paradela, Gabriel Fernández, Jorge Rodarte, Kevin Mier, Carlos Vargas, Bryan Gamboa, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Emmanuel Ochoa, Cristian Jimenez, Gonzalo Piovi, Jaziel Mendoza, Bruno Salgado, Amaury Morales, Emmanuel Sanchez, Rogelio Gonzalez, Josue Diaz Gonzalez, Mateo Levy, and Diego Valdez. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

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

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

Erik Lira is from Mexico, and the national teams include Alexis Gutiérrez, Angel Sepulveda, Armando Gonzalez, Brian Gutierrez, Bryan Gonzalez, Carlos Acevedo, Carlos Rodriguez, César Montes, Denzell Garcia, Diego Lainez, Edson Álvarez, Eduardo Aguila, Erick Sánchez, Everardo Del Villar, Fidel Ambriz, German Berterame, Gilberto Mora, Hirving Lozano, Iker Fimbres, Israel Reyes, Jesus Gallardo, Jesus Orozco, Johan Vásquez, Jorge Ruvalcaba, Jorge Sánchez, Jose Rangel, Kevin Álvarez, Kevin Castaneda, Luis Malagon, Luis Romo, Marcel Ruiz, Mateo Chavez, Obed Vargas, Orbelin Pineda, Ramon Juarez, Raul Jiménez, Richard Ledezma, Roberto Alvarado, Victor Guzman, Kenti Robles, Rebeca Bernal, Scarlett Camberos, Alice Soto, Charlyn Corral, Kiana Palacios, Jacqueline Ovalle, Itzel Velasco, Fátima Servín, Karla Nieto, Montserrat Saldívar, Esthefanny Barreras, Diana García, and Kim Rodríguez. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Erik 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.

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