Emilio Lara (footballer)

Emilio Lara Contreras (born 18 May 2002) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a defender for Liga MX club América.

Club América
Lara made his Liga MX debut on 6 November 2021, in a match that ended as a 0–0 tie against Monterrey.

Youth
Lara was part of the under-17 side that participated at the 2019 CONCACAF U-17 Championship, 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 Gerardo Martino on 6 December 2021.

Honours
América
 * Liga MX: Apertura 2023, Clausura 2024
 * Campeón de Campeones: 2024
 * Supercopa de la Liga MX: 2024

Mexico U17
 * CONCACAF U-17 Championship: 2019
 * FIFA U-17 World Cup runner-up: 2019

Mexico U23
 * Pan American Bronze Medal: 2023

Individual
 * Liga MX Best Rookie: 2022–23