Emilio Lara Contreras (born 18 May 2002) is a Mexican professional

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who plays as a defender for

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club

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on loan from

club América.

Club career

Club América

Lara made his

debut on 6 November 2021, in a match that ended as a 0–0 tie against

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International career

Youth

Lara was part of the under-17 side that participated at the

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, where Mexico won the competition. He also participated at the 2019 U-17 World Cup, where Mexico finished runner-up.

Senior

Lara was called up to the senior national team by

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on 6 December 2021.

Career statistics

Club

International

Honours

América *

: Apertura 2023, Clausura 2024, Apertura 2024 *

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Mexico U17 * CONCACAF U-17 Championship:

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runner-up:

Mexico U23 * Pan American Bronze Medal:

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Individual *

Best Rookie:

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References

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* * * 2002 births People from Atizapán de Zaragoza Footballers from the State of Mexico Living people 21st-century Mexican sportsmen Men's association football defenders Mexican men's footballers Mexico men's youth international footballers Mexico men's international footballers Club América footballers Club Necaxa footballers Liga MX players Footballers at the 2023 Pan American Games Medalists at the 2023 Pan American Games {{Mexico-footy-defender-2000s-stub