Erik Lira
Mexico | Midfielder | Mexico
Erik Lira, 26, is a footballer from Mexico playing as Midfielder for Mexico. Lira Méndez was born in Ciudad de México, Mexico. In the 2026 World Cup season Lira Méndez has 3 appearances with 0 goals and 1 assists in 256 minutes at an average rating of 7.07.
Profile
- Full name
- Érik Antonio Lira Méndez
- Age
- 26
- Born
- 8 May 2000 | Ciudad de México | Mexico
- Nationality
- Mexico
- Height
- 170
- Weight
- 62
- Position
- Midfielder
- Shirt number
- 6
- Current club
- Mexico
Season by Season Stats
| Season | Team | League | Apps | Goals | Assists | xG | Yellow | Red | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Mexico | World Cup | 3 | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 7.07 |
| 2026 | Mexico | Friendlies | 8 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 6.71 |
| 2026 | Cruz Azul | CONCACAF Champions League | 6 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 6.98 |
| 2025 | Mexico | Friendlies | 8 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | 6.65 |
| 2025 | Cruz Azul | CONCACAF Champions League | 6 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 7.03 |
| 2025 | Mexico | CONCACAF Gold Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 6.70 |
| 25/26 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | 35 | 0 | 0 | — | 8 | 0 | 6.84 |
| 2025 | Cruz Azul | Leagues Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 6.53 |
| 2025 | Cruz Azul | FIFA Intercontinental Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 6.90 |
| 2024 | Mexico | Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | Mexico | CONCACAF Nations League | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 6.70 |
| 2023 | Mexico U23 | Pan American Games | 5 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 2022 | Cruz Azul | CONCACAF Champions League | 5 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | 7.18 |
| 22/23 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | 36 | 0 | 1 | — | 6 | 0 | 6.73 |
Career
Trophy Cabinet | 5 won
- Concacaf Champions Cup 1× 2025 N/C America
- Concacaf Gold Cup 1× 2025 N/C America
- Concacaf Nations League 1× 2024/2025 N/C America
- Copa por México 1× 2022 Mexico
- Supercopa MX 1× 2021/2022 Mexico
Runner-up finishes
- MLS All-Star 3× | 2025 · 2022 · 2021 | World
- Liga MX 2× | 2024 · 2020/2021 | Mexico
Clubs | 2
-
Cruz Azul
Jan 2022 – present
€ 4M
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U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Jul 2020 – Jan 2022
Frequently Asked Questions
What position does Erik Lira play?
Erik Lira plays as Midfielder.
Which team does Erik Lira play for?
Erik Lira plays for Mexico in the World Cup.
How many goals has Erik Lira scored this season?
Erik Lira has scored 0 goals in 3 appearances in the World Cup 2026 season.
How old is Erik Lira?
Erik Lira is 25 years old and comes from Mexico.
Updated: 7 Jul 2026, 00:16 UTC