Striker Ashley Barnes was arrested on suspicion of drink driving hours after Burnley FC secured their top flight status.
The 31-year-old was pulled over at 3:00 BST on 11 May on Balmoral Way, Wilmslow, while driving a black Mercedes V Class, police said.
He has since been charged with the offence and is set to appear before magistrates' in Stockport on 14 June.
Burnley FC said the matter would be treated "with the upmost seriousness".
A spokesman for the club said: "Burnley Football Club is aware of a police incident involving one of its players, Ashley Barnes.