Hussain Ayed (Arabic: حسين عايد)(born 24 October 1989) is a UAE born Iraqi footballer currently playing for AlWasl FC in Dubai. Ayed plays as a defensive central midfielder and full back. He began his career in London, England playing at district and county levels. Plymouth Argyle F.C. was the first club to offer a formal contact with Ayed, at age 16 however no deal materialised. Four years later Argyle manager Paul Mariner renewed interest in the young midfielder inviting him to pre-season for the 2010-2011 season before his contract was terminated. Ayed also played non-league football with Waltham Forest F.C. and Leyton F.C., respectively.