Domestic-league season · Cruz Azul.
| 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 |
| Competition | Apps | G |
|---|---|---|
| Friendlies | 8 | 0 |
| CONCACAF Gold Cup | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 0 |
Caps & goals this season.
É. Lira is a 26-year-old defensive midfielder at Cruz Azul, rated 47.7 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 59th of 341 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.
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.
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.
The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 23–27 (~12), then tapers with age. At 26, Lira sits on 12.4, at or near its peak. The blue line is Lira's projected Rating — 47.7 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.
No transfer news found for this player.
