An international footballer has faced court accused of indecently touching a woman he sat next to on a flight from Bali to Sydney ahead of an Asian Champions League game.

Marko Simic, 31, was questioned by Australian Federal Police at the airport on Sunday and charged with an act of indecency without consent, and common assault.

Croatian-born Simic is in the country with Indonesian side Persija Jakarta, who played the Newcastle Jets tonight with Simic wearing the number 9.

Simic appeared before an Australian court this morning, accused of indecently touching a woman he sat next to on a flight into Sydney. (9News)

The court ordered Simic to surrender his passport. The footballer will have to remain in Australia until his next court appearance on April 9. (9News)

When asked outside of the Downing Centre if he was "enjoying his first visit to Australia", he replied "sure". (9News)

When asked outside of the Downing Centre today if he was "enjoying his first visit to Australia", he replied "sure".

A court ordered Simic to surrender his passport, and he will have to remain in Australia until his next court appearance on April 9.

Marko Simic, 31, was arrested by Australian Federal Police on Sunday. (Instagram)

The charges could carry a jail term of 18 months if proven.