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Career
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Player Rating
Érik Antonio Lira Méndez
30
Rating
59
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 28
🎯 Clutch 27
🎨 Style 50
📊 Ability 35
Midfielder
Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.
Player Season Cards
Érik Antonio Lira Méndez's season performance cards
Bronze
SQUAD PLAYER
30 Appearances
30 Appearances
2683 Minutes Played
6.8 Avg Rating
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Érik Antonio Lira Méndez is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Cruz Azul. Evidence: 30.0 Appearances.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A developing player working on their overall game.
Érik Antonio Lira Méndez Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Midfielders
Height 23%
Weight 17%
Experience 44%
vs Liga MX
Height 12%
Weight 10%
Experience 41%
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 50
Shooting 11
Defense 67
Workrate 27
Passing 25
Key Strength 67 Defense
Area to Watch 11 Shooting
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Érik Antonio Lira Méndez this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | Cruz Azul 4-1 Necaxa | 93' | 7.3 | - | - | 68 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Club Queretaro 1-1 Cruz Azul | 97' | 7.2 | - | - | 30 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Cruz Azul 1-1 Club Tijuana | 60' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Club America 1-1 Cruz Azul | 93' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Apr 05, 2026 | Cruz Azul 1-2 CF Pachuca | 18' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 73 |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Mazatlán 1-1 Cruz Azul | 90' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas 2-2 Cruz Azul | 81' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 81 |
| Mar 07, 2026 | Cruz Azul 3-0 Atletico San Luis | 15' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 59 |
| Mar 04, 2026 | Santos Laguna 1-2 Cruz Azul | 90' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 54 |
| Mar 01, 2026 | Monterrey 0-2 Cruz Azul | 90' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 43 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Cruz Azul 2-1 Guadalajara Chivas | 57' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 63 |
| Feb 15, 2026 | Cruz Azul 2-1 Tigres UANL | 90' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| Feb 07, 2026 | Toluca 1-1 Cruz Azul | 94' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | FC Juarez 3-4 Cruz Azul | 90' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 83 |
| Jan 18, 2026 | Cruz Azul 1-0 Puebla | 70' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | Cruz Azul vs Atlas | 65 |
Player Market Value
Track Érik Antonio Lira Méndez's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €9.0M
Peak Value €9.0M (Q4'25)
€9.0M €4.5M €0
Q4'20 Q2'21 Q4'21 Q2'22 Q3'22 Q4'22 Q1'23 Q2'23 Q4'23 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q3'25 Q4'25
Érik Lira has established himself as Cruz Azul's Bronze-tier Engine. Since crossing the capital from UNAM Pumas in early 2022, the 26-year-old midfielder has become a fundamental piece of the puzzle, bringing relentless energy to the centre of the park as he continues to chase the first major silverware of his professional career.
The data paints a clear picture of a tireless worker. Logging a massive 2,683 minutes across 30 outings, he serves as the tactical heartbeat of the team. Recognised officially as a SQUAD PLAYER, he offers complete reliability and delivers consistently whenever called upon. Right now, he is on an upward trajectory, finding a rich vein of form to dictate the tempo of matches. A standout Defense profile tells the story of a gritty competitor who excels at breaking up opposition play, tracking back, and recovering possession in critical areas.
In the wider footballing market, his steady performances justify a solid €9M valuation. As a crucial defensive midfielder with peak years still ahead of him, his stable market trend highlights his consistent value to the club's broader ambitions.