He spent the first half of the 2002–03 campaign playing in the fourth division, but following the winter break, was called up to the senior team by manager Élie Baup. Chamakh made his professional debut on 19 January 2003 in the team's Coupe de la Ligue match against Metz.
During the first half of the 2002-03 season, he played for the fourth division team. However, after the winter break, he was called up to the senior squad by manager Élie Baup. Chamakh made his professional debut on January 19, 2003, in a Coupe de la Ligue match against Metz.