[8] He averaged 9.2 points and 5.6 assists in 2016–2017 in a disappointing season for Haukar who avoided relegation by winning their last three games.

[9] During the 2017–2018 season, Emil helped Haukar post the best record in the league for the first time in its history.

[10] On 19 July 2018, Emil left Haukar, where he had trained since the age of six,[2] and signed a two-year contract with reigning national champions KR.

[15] He played his first game for Iceland on 2 September, posting 2 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists in a 71–69 victory against Norway.

[19] In Desember 2024, he took over Haukar men's team on an interim basis following the resignation of Maté Dalmay.