Érik Lira stats
Mexico
Match-by-match stats
É. Lira
Cruz AzulMidfielder
É. Lira vs Pachuca
11 games playedÉrik Lira's next match is on Thursday at 04:00 against Pachuca. See how Érik Lira did in earlier matches against Pachuca.
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PCHvCAZ
Thursday 04:00Thu 04:00Before the next match
Pachuca v Cruz Azul, ThursdayWhat Pachuca allow central midfielders
Position stats1 appearances at CM against Pachuca in their last 20 matches; league average from the Liga MX.
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Odds OutliersÉrik Lira 2026/2027 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Érik Lira has appeared in 9 Liga MX matches this season, totalling 657 minutes at an average rating of 6.79. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga MX midfielders.
Attacking stats
Érik Lira has taken 4 shots with 2 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 164 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0.4 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 9th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Érik Lira has 1 assist and 4 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 164 minutes. Érik Lira has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 55th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Érik Lira has completed 407 of 452 passes at 90% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 94th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Érik Lira completes 3 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 18 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (3rd percentile).
Defending stats
Érik Lira makes 8 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 14 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 82 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 23rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Érik Lira has committed 6 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
Liga MXMainly left defensive midfielder (2 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (2) and central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Cruz Azul squad
N. Ibáñez
32 yrs#9
O. Ebere
28 yrs#11
J. Calero
27 yrs#14
G. Fernández
32 yrs#21
B. Gamboa
24 yrs#27
C. Rotondi29 yrs#29R. González21 yrs#55A. Morales20 yrs#194
M. Levy19 yrs#214É. Lira26 yrs#6
A. Palavecino29 yrs#8
A. Montaño24 yrs#10
J. Márquez26 yrs#16
A. García24 yrs#17
L. Romero21 yrs#18
C. Rodríguez29 yrs#19
J. Paradela27 yrs#20F. Sámano24 yrs#25
C. Jiménez24 yrs#32
23 yrs
Mexico squad
H. Lozano31 yrs#11
I. Violante23 yrs#12
H. Camberos19 yrs#14
G. Berterame27 yrs#19
R. Alvarado28 yrs#25
S. Gimenez25 yrs#29
A. González23 yrs#34
O. Vargas21 yrs#3
D. García23 yrs#5É. Lira26 yrs#6
L. Romo31 yrs#7
G. Mora18 yrs#10
Á. Fidalgo29 yrs#15J. Márquez26 yrs#16
L. Chávez30 yrs#24
O. Pineda30 yrs#25
S. Sandoval25 yrs#28
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 11 | 726 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 6.68 |
 World Cup | 4 | 346 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 6.96 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 8 | 530 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 6.65 |
 CONCACAF Gold Cup | 3 | 188 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.64 |
 FIFA Intercontinental Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.73 |
2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga MX | 37 | 3,000 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 57 | 6.77 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga MX | 39 | 3,189 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 91 | 6.93 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga MX | 35 | 2,424 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 52 | 6.65 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga MX | 35 | 2,883 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 56 | 6.87 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga MX | 41 | 3,095 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 83 | 6.92 |
About Érik Lira
Liga MX 2026/2027 season
This season in the Liga MX, Érik Lira has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 9 appearances (7 starts), totalling 657 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Érik Lira has attempted 4 shots with 2 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.27 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Érik Lira has created 4 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (50% success rate). Érik Lira has contributed 4 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Érik Lira has registered 8 tackles (4 won), 7 interceptions, and 14 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 407 from 452 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Érik Lira has won 18 of 42 total duels.
Discipline
Érik Lira has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 7.
About Érik Lira
Most recent appearance
Érik Lira's most recent match was at home against Juárez on July 3rd. Cruz Azul won 5-0. Érik Lira played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.97.
Recent matches
- July 3rd5-0 winvsJuárez(90 mins, rating 6.97)
- November 10th3-3 drawatPumas UNAM(90 mins, rating 6.33)
- April 25th0-2 lossvsChile(64 mins, rating 6.2)
- January 16th3-0 lossatUnited States(81 mins, rating 6.66)
- December 23rd1-1 drawvsPeru(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Érik Lira and Cruz Azul are next in action on June 9th against Pachuca in the Liga MX. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Pachuca vs Cruz Azul match preview.
Teammates at Cruz Azul
Érik Lira currently plays alongside Osinachi Ebere, Juan Calero, Luka Romero, Andrés Gudiño, Gonzalo Piovi, Raymundo Rubio, Emmanuel Ochoa, Amaury García, Ricardo Rodríguez, Ralph Orquin, Carlos Rotondi, Jesús Orozco Chiquete, Bryan Gamboa, Carlos Rodríguez, Agustín Palavecino, Alan Mozo Rodríguez, Willer Ditta, Kevin Mier, Andrés Montaño, Jorge Luis Rodarte Barragán, Mateo Levy, Gabriel Fernández, Nicolás Ibáñez, Fernando Sámano, José Paradela, Rogelio González, Jeremy Márquez, Cristian Jiménez, Omar Campos, Érik Lira, Amaury Morales and Alán Montes at Cruz Azul.