According to the Brazilian Civil Police, the player was arrested with a group of friends after a complaint from a girl accusing them of sexually abusing her.
Marcelinho and his friends were taken to police headquarters in handcuffs to provide information about the case on Wednesday morning.
In a statement to police, the alleged victim reported those involved were all drunk.
If proven guilty, the player could recieve a prison sentence that could last between six and ten years.
