The Sun reported that the player, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was stopped by Border Force officers at passport control on Sunday before boarding a flight.
Essex Police stated: "A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted rape and has been bailed to a date in late February 2026 while we continue our enquiries."
According to the newspaper, police records showed the suspect was wanted in connection with a non-recent allegation.
The investigation is ongoing.