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.
He began playing for the fourth division team during the first half of the 2002-03 season and was promoted to the senior squad by manager Élie Baup after the winter break. Chamakh made his professional debut on January 19, 2003, in a Coupe de la Ligue match against Metz.