Érik Antonio Lira Méndez
Midfielder · Mexico · born 2000-05-08
We hold 8 recorded seasons, 2 club moves and 10 recent match appearances for Érik Antonio Lira Méndez, most recently at Cruz Azul.
Current club: Cruz Azul
Next fixture: Club Queretaro vs Cruz Azul · Liga MX · Oct 26, 2026.
Record last updated .
Recent match performances
Most recent match appearances with minutes, goals, assists and rating.
- CF Pachuca 1-1 Cruz Azul · Oct 22, 2026 · CF Pachuca · 20′ · rating 6.25
- Cruz Azul 5-0 FC Juarez · Oct 18, 2026 · FC Juarez · 86′ · rating 6.95
- U.N.A.M. - Pumas 3-3 Cruz Azul · Oct 12, 2026 · U.N.A.M. - Pumas · 90′ · rating 6.33
- Mexico 0-2 Chile · Oct 7, 2026 · Chile · 64′ · rating 6.9
- Mexico 1-1 Peru · Sep 30, 2026 · Peru
- Mexico 1-1 Colombia · Sep 27, 2026 · Colombia · 88′ · rating 6.9
- Monterrey 1-0 Cruz Azul · Sep 20, 2026 · Monterrey · 90′ · rating 6.49
- Cruz Azul 4-3 Club America · Sep 13, 2026 · Club America · 90′ · 1 goal · 1 assist · rating 8.09
- Cruz Azul 1-0 Santos Laguna · Sep 6, 2026 · Santos Laguna · 11′ · rating 6.92
- Club Tijuana 2-1 Cruz Azul · Aug 17, 2026 · Club Tijuana · 90′ · rating 6.6
Career stats by season
Season-by-season club appearances, goals, assists and rating.
| Season | Competition | Team | Apps | Goals | Assists | Min | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/2027 | Friendlies | Mexico | 8 | 0 | 0 | 493 | 6.71 |
| 2026/2027 | Liga MX | Cruz Azul | 6 | 1 | 1 | 393 | 6.92 |
| 2026/2027 | CONCACAF Champions League | Cruz Azul | 6 | 1 | 0 | 487 | 6.98 |
| 2026/2027 | World Cup | Mexico | 4 | 0 | 1 | 359 | 7.13 |
| 2026/2027 | Leagues Cup | Cruz Azul | 3 | 0 | 1 | 275 | 6.8 |
| 2025/2026 | Liga MX | Cruz Azul | 35 | 0 | 0 | 3023 | 6.84 |
| 2025/2026 | Friendlies | Mexico | 8 | 0 | 0 | 537 | 6.65 |
| 2025/2026 | CONCACAF Champions League | Cruz Azul | 6 | 0 | 0 | 540 | 7.033333 |
| 2025/2026 | Leagues Cup | Cruz Azul | 3 | 0 | 0 | 270 | 6.53 |
| 2025/2026 | CONCACAF Gold Cup | Mexico | 3 | 0 | 90 | 6.7 | |
| 2025/2026 | FIFA Intercontinental Cup | Cruz Azul | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 6.9 |
| 2024/2025 | Liga MX | Cruz Azul | 39 | 1 | 0 | 3155 | 6.939473 |
| 2024/2025 | Leagues Cup | Cruz Azul | 4 | 0 | 0 | 234 | 6.85 |
| 2024/2025 | CONCACAF Nations League | Mexico | 3 | 0 | 89 | 6.7 | |
| 2024/2025 | Friendlies | Mexico | 1 | 0 | 90 | ||
| 2023/2024 | Liga MX | Cruz Azul | 36 | 0 | 2432 | 6.754285 | |
| 2023/2024 | Pan American Games | Mexico U23 | 5 | 0 | 450 | ||
| 2023/2024 | Leagues Cup | Cruz Azul | 1 | 0 | 26 | 6.2 | |
| 2023/2024 | Friendlies | Mexico | 1 | 0 | 18 | ||
| 2022/2023 | Liga MX | Cruz Azul | 36 | 0 | 1 | 2889 | 6.727777 |
| 2022/2023 | CONCACAF Champions League | Cruz Azul | 5 | 0 | 415 | 7.175 | |
| 2022/2023 | Friendlies | Mexico | 1 | 0 | 29 | ||
| 2022/2023 | MLS All-Star | Liga MX All-Stars | 1 | 0 | 34 | ||
| 2022/2023 | CONCACAF Nations League | Mexico | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2021/2022 | Liga MX | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 21 | 0 | 1500 | 6.755 | |
| 2021/2022 | Liga MX | Cruz Azul | 20 | 0 | 1565 | 6.755 | |
| 2021/2022 | Friendlies | Mexico | 2 | 0 | 134 | ||
| 2021/2022 | MLS All-Star | Liga MX All-Stars | 1 | 0 | 11 | ||
| 2020/2021 | Liga MX | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 36 | 0 | 1 | 2561 | 6.785714 |
| 2018/2019 | Liga MX | Necaxa | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2018/2019 | Necaxa | 3 | 0 | 256 |
Transfer history
Every recorded club move for Érik Antonio Lira Méndez.
- · U.N.A.M. - Pumas → Cruz Azul — Fee €4.0M
- · Necaxa → U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Teammates at Mexico, 2026/2027
Players with a recorded appearance for Mexico in 2026/2027, most appearances first. 12 of 21 shown.
- J. Rangel — Goalkeeper · 13 apps
- B. Gutiérrez — Midfielder · 11 apps
- J. Sánchez — Defender · 10 apps
- L. Romo — Midfielder · 10 apps
- J. Vasquez — Defender · 8 apps
- E. Álvarez — Midfielder · 7 apps
- O. Vargas — Midfielder · 7 apps
- Álvaro Fidalgo — Midfielder · 7 apps
- G. Martínez — Attacker · 6 apps
- O. Pineda — Midfielder · 5 apps
- K. Castañeda — Midfielder · 3 apps
- R. Ledezma — Defender · 3 apps
Frequently asked questions
- What team does É. Lira play for?
- Érik Antonio Lira Méndez plays for Cruz Azul, wearing number 6, as a midfielder.
- How many goals does É. Lira have this season?
- Érik Antonio Lira Méndez has scored 2 goals and provided 2 assists in 15 appearances for Cruz Azul in 2026/2027.
- How old is É. Lira?
- Érik Antonio Lira Méndez is 26, born 8 May 2000 and represents Mexico.