Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Cruz Azul.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga MX | 35 | 0 | 0 | 3023 | 6.84 |
 CONCACAF Champions League | 6 | 0 | 0 | 540 | 7.03 |
 Leagues Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 270 | 6.53 |
 FIFA Intercontinental Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 6.9 |
Scout report
É. Lira is a 26-year-old defensive midfielder at Cruz Azul, rated 47.7 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 58th of 340 on scout potential in the Liga MX. In his prime years, he has been a regular starter this season (76.3% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.83 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Lira.
Judged on this season alone, Lira graded 18 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 21st of 30 of the 30 defensive midfielders in the Liga MX, on 0 goals, 0 assists and 2.828 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Lira, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 48, top 34% of the 30 defensive midfielders in the Liga MX. At 26 Lira is in his prime years, and a market index of 12.4 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · Cruz Azul finished 3rd of 18 · an upper-table side
2.83 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 9 clean sheets across 35 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (3rd of 18) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 76.3% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
Watch points
- Few red flags. No obvious weaknesses in the current-season profile — consistency is the next test.
Outlook
With a Rating of 47.7, Lira carries the 10th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Liga MX (top 34%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.83 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
