Crest of Cruz Azul
MidfielderSeason 2026/2027

Érik Antonio Lira Méndez

Cruz AzulLiga MXData current as of 12 September 2026
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NationalityMexico
PositionMidfielder
Age26 years
Height172 cm
Weight62 kg
Shirt number6

Érik Antonio Lira Méndez: season at a glance

Érik Antonio Lira Méndez represents Cruz Azul in Liga MX during the 2026/2027 season. Across 5 appearances, the player has completed 297 minutes, scored 0 goals and recorded 0 assists.

The available defending record adds Tackles: 5, Interceptions: 5, Clearances: 5 and Duels won: 12.

The available attacking record adds Shots: 1, Expected goals (xG): 0.05 and Non-penalty xG: 0.05.

The profile also links 15 verified recent appearances and compares the player's record across 3 seasons.

Season overview

5Appearances
297Minutes
0Goals
0Assists
6.73Average rating
0Goal involvements0.00 per 90

Playing time and performance

5Appearances
3Starts
297Minutes
0.00Goals per 90
0.00Assists per 90
6.73Average rating

Player strengths

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Average rating32 / 100

Below average

Key passes / per 9014 / 100

Below average

Expected assists (xA) / per 9062 / 100

Around average

Passes / per 9095 / 100

Above average

Pass completion90 / 100

Above average

Dribbles / per 9052 / 100

Around average

Tackles / per 9054 / 100

Around average

Interceptions / per 9082 / 100

Above average

Goals minus xG
-0.05
Assists minus xA
-0.47
xG per shot
0.05
Starting rate
60%
Minutes per appearance
59.4
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Attacking

0Goals
1Shots0.30 per 90
0.0%Shot accuracy
0.0%Shot conversion
0.05Expected goals (xG)0.02 per 90
0.05Non-penalty xG0.02 per 90

Chance creation

0Assists0.00 per 90
0.47Expected assists (xA)0.14 per 90
3Crosses0.91 per 90

Passing and possession

215Passes65.15 per 90
193Completed passes58.48 per 90
89.8%Pass completion
4Dribbles1.21 per 90
3Successful dribbles75.0%

Defending

5Tackles1.52 per 90
5Interceptions1.52 per 90
5Clearances1.52 per 90
2Blocks0.61 per 90
12Duels won60.0%

Discipline

0Yellow cards
0Red cards
4Fouls drawn
1Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
Cruz Azul - Santos Laguna06 Sept 20261 : 0Substitute00-
Tijuana - Cruz Azul17 Aug 20262 : 1Starter00-
Cruz Azul - Atlante02 Aug 20262 : 3Substitute00-
Cruz Azul - Puebla22 Jul 20262 : 1Starter00-
Atlético San Luis - Cruz Azul18 Jul 20262 : 3Starter00-
Mexico - England06 Jul 20262 : 3Starter00-
Mexico - Ecuador01 Jul 20262 : 0Starter00-
Cruz Azul - Necaxa27 Apr 20264 : 1Starter00-
Querétaro - Cruz Azul22 Apr 20261 : 1Starter00-
Cruz Azul - Tijuana18 Apr 20261 : 1Starter00🟨 1-
América - Cruz Azul12 Apr 20261 : 1Starter00-
Cruz Azul - Pachuca05 Apr 20261 : 2Substitute00-
Mazatlán - Cruz Azul21 Mar 20261 : 1Starter00-
Pumas UNAM - Cruz Azul15 Mar 20262 : 2Starter00-
Cruz Azul - Atlético San Luis07 Mar 20263 : 0Substitute00🟨 1-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2026/2027Liga MX529700
2026World Cup434601
2025/2026Liga MX373,00200

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Frequently asked questions

Which team does Érik Antonio Lira Méndez play for?

Érik Antonio Lira Méndez is listed with Cruz Azul in Liga MX for the 2026/2027 season.

How many goals and assists does Érik Antonio Lira Méndez have?

Érik Antonio Lira Méndez has 0 goals and 0 assists in 5 appearances during the 2026/2027 season.

How many minutes has Érik Antonio Lira Méndez played?

The 2026/2027 record contains 297 minutes across 5 appearances.

What statistics are available for Érik Antonio Lira Méndez?

The profile covers playing time, goals, assists, cards and, when recorded, xG, xA, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, goalkeeping and recent match logs.