Érik Antonio Lira Méndez (born 8 May 2000) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Liga MX club Cruz Azul. International career On 27 October 2021, Lira made his senior national team debut under Gerardo Martino in a friendly match against Ecuador. Career statistics Club International Honours Cruz Azul Supercopa de la Liga MX: 2022 Individual Liga MX Best XI: Apertura 2021 Liga MX All-Star: 2021, 2022 References External links Living people 2000 births Association football midfielders Club Universidad Nacional footballers Liga MX players Mexican footballers Mexico international footballers