heidel began his career with fc grün-weiß piesteritz, moving in 2005 to the youth team at hallescher fc until july 2007. in summer 2007, he signed a contract with fc carl zeiss jena, where he played one season in the youth team and one in the reserve squad. on 21 february 2009 he played his first game for fc carl zeiss jena's first team against kickers emden in the german 3. liga.