Titus Bramble, who has been accused of sexually assaulting two women, denied the claims when he appeared in court on Friday.
The 30-year-old Sunderland defender is accused of indecently touching two women in separate incidents during a night out.
Bramble, who is from Wynyard near Middlesbrough, appeared at Teesside Crown Court for a plea and directions hearing.
He faces four charges relating to the alleged incidents in Yarm, Teesside, on September 28 last year, the Sun reported.
They are - indecently touching one alleged victim, allegedly touching another woman's leg and moving his hands towards her crotch without consent and twice placing her hand on his crotch. (ANI)