Heesen played for Utrecht, Wageningen, ADO Den Haag and FC Oss in a career that spanned from 1988 to 2002.

After retiring in 2002, Heesen began coaching at FC Oss and continued in an assisting role until 2010, when he was appointed their manager.

Heesen remained as Oss' manager until 2012, winning them promotion from the Topklasse Sunday League in the process.

[1][2] Heesen left that role in November 2016,[3] and rejoined ADO Den Haag where he played in the '90s, as an assistant coach in February 2017.

[4] After leaving ADO, Heesen became assistant manager alongside Dirk Kuyt at Jupiler Pro League team K Beerschot VA.