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_24431264_16 (points VARCHAR, player VARCHAR)

### Question ###
How many players named victor hănescu played?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(points) AS won FROM table_24431264_16 WHERE player = "Victor Hănescu"