After representing Gran Peña FC (the reserve team) and Arosa SC, he was promoted to the former's main squad in La Liga in 1989.
Emilio was subsequently third-choice during his four seasons at the club, and signed for UE Figueres in 1993 without making a single appearance.
After appearing regularly he moved to Segunda División's CD Badajoz in the 1994 summer, and made his debut in the competition on 27 November 1994 by starting in a 1–0 home win against RCD Mallorca.
Shortly after his retirement Emilio returned to his first club Celta, being appointed goalkeeper coach.
[3] In 2012, he joined Getafe CF B in the same role, and was promoted to the main squad in March 2014 after the arrival of Cosmin Contra.