Erik Lira
Cruz Azul/M/
MexicoPlayer Info
Erik Lira is a highly-rated Mexican central midfielder for Liga MX giants Cruz Azul, valued at €8 million and regarded as one of the country's most promising talents in his position. The 25-year-old's career began with Pumas UNAM, where his mature performances as a deep-lying playmaker quickly made him a standout. A move to Cruz Azul followed, where Lira has cemented his role as a midfield linchpin, known for his exceptional passing range, composure under pressure, and tactical intelligence. He has already earned caps for the Mexican national team, a testament to his quality. His main honors include domestic cup successes, and he was named in the Liga MX Best XI for his performances. Erik Lira's style is reminiscent of a modern regista, dictating play from deep and setting the tempo for his team, marking him as a cornerstone for both club and country's future.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2022/01/03
Pumas U.N.A.M.
Cruz Azul3980000€
Transfer
2020/06/30
Necaxa U19Pumas U.N.A.M.Signed
2018/06/30
Pumas UNAM U17Necaxa U19Signed
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
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Statistics
Cruz Azul
MEX Liga MX2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
29
Games Started
28
Minutes Per Game
2475
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
9
Accurate Passes Per Game
1192
Key Passes Per Game
14
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
76
Accurate Crosses Per Game
1
Success Dribbles Per Game
9
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
39
Interceptions Per Game
17
Clearances Per Game
45
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
6
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
24
Be Fouled Per Game
38