 On 26 February 2005 Elías made his first team – and La Liga – debut, starting in a 1–2 away loss against RCD Espanyol; it was his maiden appearance in the competition.Elías resumed his career in the third and fourth levels in the following seasons, representing FC Cartagena, SD Ponferradina, Lorca Deportiva CF, UB Conquense, Burgos CF, Manzanares CF (two stints), CF Gimnástico Alcázar and CP Cacereño.Elías played for Spain in all youth levels.