Chisinau sports school trainee. Started his professional career in FC Zarya Balti in 1985.

As a player, Emil used to feature for following teams: FC Zarya Balti (1985-1986, 1987), FC Zimbru Chisinau (formerly Nistru, 1986, 1989-1995, 1996-1997), FC Tighina Bender (1989), FC Spumante Cricova (1995), FC Tyumen (1997), FC Moldova-Gaz Chisinau (1997-1998, 1999-2000), FC Constructorul Chisinau (1999), FC Dacia Chisinau (2000-2002, on-the-field coach).

Emilian Caras performed for Moldova national team from 1991 till 1995 (6 caps, 4 in starting lineup).

Having finished his career of player he started coaching in Dacia. At first he was on-the-field coach, then assistant coach and eventually took charge of the team. In 2004/05 season Dacia won the domestic league bronze under the charge of Caras while in 2007/08 season – silver. In 2004/05 season Dacia reached the national cup final. In 2006 Emil became the coach of the year in Moldova.

From December of 2008 till 2009 he worked with FC Tiraspol. In July of 2009 he took charge of FC Olimpia Balti – the team, where he started his career. Still he was Olimpia gaffer only in one official game.

Starting with August 2009 and till the end of the season he worked as assistant coach and interpreter of Mircea Rednic in FC Alania Vladikavkaz. In 2010 he was assistant coach of Dan Petrescu in FC Kuban Krasnodar and then in other clubs.

Coaching career: FC Dacia Chisinau (2000 – 2008), FC Tiraspol (2008 – 2009), FC Olimpia Balti (2009), FC Alania Vladikavkaz (2009), FC Kuban Krasnodar (2010 – 2012, 2016), FC Dinamo Mocsow (2012 – 2014), Al-Arabi (2014), Jiangsu Sainty (2015 – 2016), Al-Nasr (2016 – 2017), CFR Cluj (2017 – 2018, 2019 – 2020), Guizhou Hengfeng (2018 – 2019).