The 27-year-old also played for French The national team shall be heard in Chester District Court.
He was charged with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, a spokesperson said. Cheshire Police Said.
The force stated that these allegations were related to three complainants over the age of 16 and allegedly occurred between October last year and this month.
Mendy of Prestbury Road has been remanded in custody before appearing in court.
The left-back has played for Manchester City since joining Manchester City from Monaco in 2017 for £52 million.
A police spokesperson said: “The Cheshire Police and Royal Attorney’s Office I want to remind everyone that the criminal lawsuit against Mendy is ongoing and he has the right to a fair trial. “
Manchester City said in a statement: “Man City can confirm that Benjamin Mendy has been suspended after being charged by the police today, pending investigation.
“This matter requires legal procedures, so the club cannot comment further until the procedure is completed.”
