Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_16527640_2 ( rank_held_at_time_of_death VARCHAR, player VARCHAR )

### Question ###
How many players named paddy rowan?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(rank_held_at_time_of_death) FROM table_16527640_2 WHERE player = "Paddy Rowan"