Cruz Azul· Liga MX· #6Érik Lira
Stats, matches, career and transfers · 2026
- Club
- Cruz Azul
- Position
- Midfielder
- Nationality
- Mexico
- Age
- 26 years
- Height
- 1.70 m
- Weight
- 62 kg
- Born
- May 8, 2000 · Ciudad de México, Mexico
- Full name
- Érik Antonio Lira Méndez
Season 2026
Total across Concacaf Champions Cup, Leagues Cup, Liga MX, Amistosos internacionales.
- Scores a goal every 913 minutes in 2026.
- Played 3 of Cruz Azul’s last 4 matches, with 1 goal + 1 assist.
- 10 titles as champion; the most recent, Concacaf Champions Cup 2025.
Stats by competition
Seasons 2026 · 2025, every competition our data provider records.
| Competition | Team | Apps | Min | G | A | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 2026 | |||||||
| International friendlies |  Mexico | 9 | 581 | 0 | 0 | 1 / 0 | 6.73 |
| Concacaf Champions Cup | Cruz Azul | 6 | 487 | 1 | 0 | 0 / 0 | 6.98 |
| Liga MX | Cruz Azul | 7 | 483 | 1 | 1 | 1 / 0 | 6.70 |
| Leagues Cup | Cruz Azul | 3 | 275 | 0 | 1 | 1 / 0 | 6.80 |
| World Cup | Mexico | 4 | 359 | 0 | 1 | 0 / 0 | 7.13 |
| Season 2025 | |||||||
| Liga MX | Cruz Azul | 35 | 3,023 | 0 | 0 | 8 / 0 | 6.84 |
| Concacaf Champions Cup | Cruz Azul | 6 | 540 | 0 | 0 | 1 / 0 | 7.03 |
| International friendlies | Mexico | 8 | 537 | 0 | 0 | 2 / 0 | 6.65 |
| Leagues Cup | Cruz Azul | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 1 / 0 | 6.53 |
| CONCACAF Gold Cup | Mexico | 3 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 / 0 | 6.70 |
| FIFA Intercontinental Cup | Cruz Azul | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 / 0 | 6.90 |
Rating: 1–10 average computed by our data provider (API-Football).
Recent matches
Cruz Azul's latest matches and what he contributed in each.
- DrewCruz Azul 3-3 TolucaSep 26, 2026 · Liga MX · Matchday 10Did not play
- LostMonterrey 1-0 Cruz AzulSep 20, 2026 · Liga MX · Matchday 990'Rating 5.8
- LostInter Miami 2-0 Cruz AzulSep 17, 2026 · Campeones CupNo player data
- WonCruz Azul 4-3 Club AmericaSep 13, 2026 · Liga MX · Matchday 890' · 1 goal · 1 ast.Rating 7.7
- WonCruz Azul 1-0 Santos LagunaSep 6, 2026 · Liga MX · Matchday 717'Rating 6.7
Rating: 1–10 average computed by our data provider (API-Football).
Career
Built from the transfers recorded by our data provider.
- 2022 – present
2020 – 2022
– 2020
Transfers
- Jan 4, 2022U.N.A.M. - PumasCruz Azul€ 4M
- Jul 1, 2020NecaxaU.N.A.M. - Pumas
Trophies
10 titles as champion.
- Concacaf Champions Cup2025
- Concacaf Gold Cup2025
- Concacaf Nations League2024/2025
- Copa por México2022
- Supercopa MX2021/2022
- Supercopa MX
- Copa por México
- Concacaf Nations League
- Concacaf Champions Cup
- Concacaf Gold Cup
Frequently asked questions
What team does Érik Lira play for?
Érik Lira plays for Cruz Azul (Liga MX), where he has played since 2022, wearing number 6.
How many goals has Érik Lira scored in 2026?
2 goals and 2 assists in 25 appearances (Concacaf Champions Cup, Leagues Cup, Liga MX, Amistosos internacionales). That is one every 913 minutes.
How old is Érik Lira?
26 years old. Born on May 8, 2000 in Ciudad de México, Mexico.
How tall is Érik Lira?
Érik Lira is 1.70 m tall.